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Green Beans

Green Bean Stir Fry with Honey Sesame Sauce

Mediterranean Style Green Beans

Chicken and Organic Green & French Beans Stir Fry with Ginger

Southern Style Green Beans

Green Bean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Kid-Friendly Green Bean Vinaigrette

Perfect Side Dish Green Beans

Green Bean & Snap Pea Salad

Green Bean Tomato Salad with Cilantro Lime Mustard Dressing

Green Beans with Garlic & Miso
Linguine with Green Beans & Parsley Pesto

GREEN BEAN STIR FRY WITH HONEY SESAME SAUCE

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Ready In: 25 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 16 ounces firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups 4Earth Farms organic green beans, cut in half
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 2 cups 4Earth Farms organic snow peas
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup scallions

directions

  1. Prepare green beans by washing, trimming ends, and cutting to desired size.
  2. Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a rapid boil. Add green beans to pot, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender but still crisp. Drain beans and place in serving dish.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add garlic to oil in skillet, let cook for 30 seconds, then remove pan from heat. Stir in olives, vinegar, tomatoes and oregano.
  4. Toss mixture in with green beans until coated evenly. Sprinkle feta cheese over top of beans. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

Recipe courtesy of Lepetiteats.com

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MEDITERRANEAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Ready In: 20 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 1 12oz bag 4Earth Farms™ Green Beans
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon chopped oregano
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

directions

  1. Prepare green beans by washing, trimming ends, and cutting to desired size.
  2. Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a rapid boil. Add green beans to pot, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender but still crisp. Drain beans and place in serving dish.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add garlic to oil in skillet, let cook for 30 seconds, then remove pan from heat. Stir in olives, vinegar, tomatoes and oregano.
  4. Toss mixture in with green beans until coated evenly. Sprinkle feta cheese over top of beans. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com

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Chicken and Green & French Beans Stir Fry with Ginger

CHICKEN AND ORGANIC GREEN & FRENCH BEANS STIR FRY WITH GINGER

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 5-10 minutes | Ready In: 25-30 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 1lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced bite-size
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 6 scallions, cut into 1” pieces
  • 1 – 2” piece of 4Earth Farms™ Organic Ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 
  • 8 oz. 4Earth Farms™ Organic Green Beans, cut into 1 1/2” lengths
  • 8 oz. 4Earth Farms™ Organic French Beans, cut into 1 1/2” lengths
  • Steamed White Rice, chopped toasted cashews, seasame seeds and thinly sliced fresh chiles

directions

  1. Toss chicken, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce in bowl. In a separate bowl stir vinegar, wine and remaining soy sauce and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet over high heat. When hot, add scallions and ginger and cook until scallions are browned and softened, about 2 minutes. Add Green and French beans and a pinch salt and cook until beans are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to another bowl
  3. Heat remaining oil in same skillet over high heat. When hot, add chicken mixture. Cook until chicken is browned and caramelized, about 1 minute. Toss and continue to cook until meat is no longer pink, about 2 minutes longer.
  4. Pour in wine mixture and bean mixture and cook, tossing briskly until sauce is thickened and all the ingredients are coated, about 30 seconds. Serve alongside rice and top with your favorite toppings.

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SOUTHERN STYLE GREEN BEANS

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 Hour | Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes | Servings: 6

ingredients

  • 2 pounds 4Earth Farms™ Green Beans, trimmed and snapped
  • 4 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon butter, optional

directions

  1. Brown and crisp bacon in a large pot. Remove bacon from pot and reserve.
  2. Add green beans to pot along with all remaining ingredients, except butter.
  3. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain beans and add butter if using. Check beans for seasoning and add extra salt and pepper to taste. I like lots of black pepper. Sprinkle with bacon and toss to distribute the bacon and butter.

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com

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GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 Minutes | Ready In: 20 Minutes | Servings: 6

ingredients

  • 1 12 oz bag 4Earth Farms™ Organic Green Beans
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup almond slices, toasted

directions

  1. Boil a large pot of water. Add 1 tabelspoon salt to the green beans and cook until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and run under water to cool.
  2. Rub the beans vigorously between your hands to break them in half lengthwise. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle over the green beans.
  4. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com

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KID-FRIENDLY GREEN BEAN VINAIGRETTE

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Ready In: 15 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 12oz 4Earth Farms™ Green Beans, steamed
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cut grated Parmesan cheese

directions

  1. Whisk oil, vinegar, and mustard in a large bowl until emulsified.
  2. Add green beans and bacon and mix until well-coated.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Serve warm or cold.

Recipe courtesy of Foodnetwork.com

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PERFECT SIDE DISH GREEN BEANS

Prep Time: 2 minutes | Cook Time: 3-5 minutes | Ready In: 10 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 1 pound 4Earth Farms™ Green Beans, washed and trimmed
  • 1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

directions

  1. Wash and trim 1 pound of fresh 4Earth Farms green beans. In a large bowl, toss the green beans with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Season them with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  2. Grill the beans over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender and charred in spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl, and drizzle on more olive oil, and season with additional salt and pepper, if you’d like. Toss the beans once more, serve and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Foodnetwork.com

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Green Beans & Snap Peas Salad

ORGANIC GREEN BEAN & SNAP PEA SALAD

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Ready In: 35 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 12oz. 4Earth Organic Green Beans, trimmed
  • 8 oz. 4Earth Organic Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh English Peas
  • 1 Cup 4Earth Organic Cherry Tomatoes
  • 4 oz. Baby Spring Mix Lettuce Mix
  • (about 2 handfuls)
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled Red Beets, sliced in thin strips
  • and patted dry with paper towel
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion, coarsly chopped
  • 1/8 Cup Pine Nuts, toasted
  • 1/8 Cup Chives
  • Lemon Wedges
  • Burrata Cheese
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper

Green Sauce Dressing:

 

    • 3 Tbs. White Miso
    • 3 Tbs. Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 3 Tbs. Fresh Lime Juice 
    • 2 Tbs. Olive Oil
    • 4 Tsp. Tahini
    • 1 Tbs. Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 Tbs. Honey
    • 1 Cup 4Earth Organic Cilantro Leaves with tender stems
    • 1 Cup Fresh Basil
    • 1/3 Cup Chopped Chives
    • 1 1/2 Tsp. Peeled Ginger
    • 1 Tsp. Ground Coriander
    • Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper

directions

  1. 1. In a large pot, fill with water and bring to boil. 
  2. 2. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
  3. 3. Blanch Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas and English Peas separately for 3 minutes, or until tender and immediately stop the cooking process by cooling them in the ice bath. When chilled, drain, pat dry with a paper towel, season with a dash of salt and set aside.
  4. 4. In a non stick frying pan, coat the bottom with olive oil, heat pan in medium flame. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place face down in pan. Cook tomatoes until soft and the faces begin to brown. Carefully remove from pan and set aside.
  5. 5. Wipe oil from frying pan with paper towel and re-heat pan over a medium flame. Add pine nuts and toast, tossing them often. Remove when pine nuts start turning a light caramel brown.
  6. 6. Prepare dressing by pulsing miso, lemon and lime juices, oil, tahini, vinegar and honey in a food processor. Add cilantro, chives, ginger and corriander and pulse until the herbs are finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7. Compine all salad ingredients in large bowl. Slowly add dressing and toss until lightly coated.
  8. 8. Dress plate with a some green sauce dressing, burrata cheese, chives and a light grind of fresh pepper. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Recipe courtesy of Foodnetwork.com

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ORGANIC GREEN BEAN TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME MUSTARD DRESSING

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 5-10 minutes | Ready In: 30-35 minutes | Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 1 lb Bag of 4Earth Farms Organic Green Beans
  • 1 Red Onion, sliced
  • 2 Sliced or Diced Tomatoes
  • Juice of 2 Limes
  • 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt to Taste

For Cilantro Lime Mustard Dressing:

  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil to Taste
  • 1 tsp Dijon style mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Cilantro
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

directions

  1.  Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Trim into 2 – 3 inch pieces
  2. Cook the green beans in boiling water for about 5 – 7 minutes, until they are bright green and tender. Drain and let cool in an ice bath to keep from overcooking. When ready to prepare the salad, drain and blot with paper towel.
  3. Rinse the sliced onions with cold water to remove spiciness. Soak in cold water for about 5 – 10 minutes if they are too spicy. Drain and blot with paper towel.
  4. In a bowl, add the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste. Mix well and let marinate for about 30 minutes. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and whisk with a fork. Adjust the mustard, salt and/or olive oil to taste. Set aside
  6. In a salad bowl, toss the cooked green beans with the cilantro lime mustard dressing.
  7. Add the lime marinated tomato and onions on top. Mix well and serve.

Inspired by Laylita’s Recipes @Laylita

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Green Beans with Garlic and Miso

ORGANIC GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND MISO

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Ready In: 20 minutes | Servings: 6

ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp. miso
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. 4Earth Farms™ Organic Green Beans, trimmed
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Cilantro, coarsely chopped, for garnish
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, miso, and agave nectar. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  3. Add green beans and cook, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes until beginning to blister.
  4. Toss and cook for 8-12 minutes, tossing often, until tender and blistered.
  5. Remove from heat, pour garlic mixture, and toss. Coat evenly.
  6. Add red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer to a platter and garnish with cilantro.

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LINGUINE WITH GREEN BEANS & PARSLEY PESTO

Ready In: 20 minutes | Servings: 6

ingredients

  •  8 oz. 4Earth Farms™ Organic Green Beans,
    trimmed and cut into very thin strips
  • 8 oz. uncooked linguine
  • 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 10 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  •  1 small garlic glove, trimmed
  • 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt (and extra for salting water)
  • 2 oz. pecorino Romano cheese, grated (and extra for serving) 
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste

directions

  1.  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and cook for about 2 minutes or until just cooked through and tender. Using a spider, transfer beans to a colander and set aside. Return water to a boil and add pasta. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid, then pour pasta and remaining cooking liquid into the colander over the beans.
  2. Combine parsley, basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor or blender, and pulse 8 to 10 times or until slightly chunky. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl. Stir in pecorino Romano and set aside.
  3. Transfer pasta and beans to a serving bowl with pesto. Toss and combine, ensuring pesto even coats the pasta mixture. Add some cooking liquid to loosen the pesto, 1 tablespoon at a time. 
  4. Serve immediately, passing extra pecorino Romano at the table.

Recipe courtesy of Food & Wine

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