Green Beans Sauté

1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

1. If using fresh green beans, cook in boiling water for 10–12 minutes or steam for 2–3 minutes until barely fork tender. Drain well. If using frozen green beans, thaw first.
2. Heat oil in large skillet. Sauté onion until golden.
3. Stir in green beans, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
4. Before serving, toss with parsley.

New Orleans Red Beans

1 lb dry red beans
2 qt water
11/2 C onion, chopped
1 C celery, chopped
4 bay leaves
1 C green peppers, chopped
3 Tbsp garlic, chopped
3 Tbsp parsley, chopped
2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Caribbean Pink Beans

1 lb pink beans
10 C water
2 medium plantains, finely chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
11/2 tsp salt

1. Rinse and pick through beans. Put beans in large pot and add 10 cups of water. Place pot in refrigerator and allow beans to soak overnight.
2. Cook beans until soft. Add more water, as needed, while beans are cooking.
3. Add plantains, tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Continue cooking at low heat until plantains are soft.

Black Beans With Rice

1 lb black beans, dry
7 C water
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
11/2 C onion, chopped
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vinegar (or lemon juice)
6 C rice, cooked in unsalted water
1 jar (4 oz) sliced pimento, drained
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Parmesan Green Beans

A side dish so tasty, children won’t even know it’s good for them

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove) (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
1 small onion, thinly sliced (about ½ C)
1 bag (16 oz) frozen green beans
1 C low-sodium chicken broth
¼ C grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp ground black pepper

1. Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saucepan. Cook until
garlic is soft, but not browned (about 30 seconds).
2. Add onion, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes over
medium heat until soft.
3. Add green beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and
simmer for 2 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and pepper, and serve.

FETTUCINI TOMATO SAUCE RED BEANS

Ingredients:
250 grams of fettucini, hard boiled
250 grams of red beans, hard boiled
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Sauce: