So somehow there was a screw up with my CSA box this week. I ordered
asparagus (gag) for my husband and instead I got green beans. I was trying
to decide what to do with them when I ran across a recipe in a magazine for
green beans and potatoes. I don't have the actual recipe before me but it
called for baby red potatoes that were cut in chunks and boiled for like 15
minutes, then the beans were put in and cooked for like another 3 minutes or
so. This mix was finished as a sauté with some olive oil and basil. I
decided to make this and may put in the zucchini that I also got. I had
planned to do a mix of asparagus, zucchini and carrots for my husband
because he likes that blend. I can get it roasted from Central Market but
it's far cheaper if I make it at home.

I don't think I've ever seen the combo of potatoes and green beans before.
Would be good for a family that doesn't all eat low carb. The beans were
left whole so you could just add more beans and pick those out for yourself
if you can't do potatoes.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> So somehow there was a screw up with my CSA box this week. I ordered
> asparagus (gag) for my husband and instead I got green beans. I was
> trying to decide what to do with them when I ran across a recipe in a
> magazine for green beans and potatoes. I don't have the actual recipe
> before me but it called for baby red potatoes that were cut in chunks and
> boiled for like 15 minutes, then the beans were put in and cooked for like
> another 3 minutes or so. This mix was finished as a sauté with some olive
> oil and basil. I decided to make this and may put in the zucchini that I
> also got. I had planned to do a mix of asparagus, zucchini and carrots
> for my husband because he likes that blend. I can get it roasted from
> Central Market but it's far cheaper if I make it at home.
>
> I don't think I've ever seen the combo of potatoes and green beans before.
> Would be good for a family that doesn't all eat low carb. The beans were
> left whole so you could just add more beans and pick those out for
> yourself if you can't do potatoes.



Here is a recipe for green beans that everyone likes.

Put all this in a pot.

Green beans
Can of diced tomatoes
a splash of olive oil
Chopped onion
Minced (or sliced) garlic
salt and pepper
a pinch of dried oregano and basil
A splash of sherry or marsala wine. (optional- you could use water)

Cook till the beans are tender and serve.

******************

And another recipe...

Cook green beans in a pot with water till they are tender and hold aside.
In a fry pan with melted butter or olive oil simmer some onions till they
are soft.
Add salt and pepper to the pan, then sprinkle a bit of flour over the
sauteed onions and add some water or broth. It will make a slightly
thickened sauce. Add the drained beans to that and toss well to coat.

**********

There are others too, involving bacon bits and green beans, or sauteed
garlic with green beans. They are a delicious and versatile vegetable and
VERY kind to the BG's.

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Evelyn

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Evelyn > wrote:

: Here is a recipe for green beans that everyone likes.

: Put all this in a pot.

: Green beans
: Can of diced tomatoes
: a splash of olive oil
: Chopped onion
: Minced (or sliced) garlic
: salt and pepper
: a pinch of dried oregano and basil
: A splash of sherry or marsala wine. (optional- you could use water)

: Cook till the beans are tender and serve.

Very similar to my diabetic spaghetti tht i make with Italian hot (or
sweet if you prefer) sausage(I get a kosher beef version) , steamed string
beans adn any kidnd of good Italian tomato sauce. You could just throw in
some browned sausage pieces into the mix above for a one dish meal. I
might well try it myself.

Wendy

"W. Baker" > wrote in message
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> Evelyn > wrote:
>
> : Here is a recipe for green beans that everyone likes.
>
> : Put all this in a pot.
>
> : Green beans
> : Can of diced tomatoes
> : a splash of olive oil
> : Chopped onion
> : Minced (or sliced) garlic
> : salt and pepper
> : a pinch of dried oregano and basil
> : A splash of sherry or marsala wine. (optional- you could use water)
>
> : Cook till the beans are tender and serve.
>
> Very similar to my diabetic spaghetti tht i make with Italian hot (or
> sweet if you prefer) sausage(I get a kosher beef version) , steamed string
> beans adn any kidnd of good Italian tomato sauce. You could just throw in
> some browned sausage pieces into the mix above for a one dish meal. I
> might well try it myself.
>
> Wendy


String beans are my favorite vegetable, Wendy. I make them at least once a
week.

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Best Regards,
Evelyn

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Sit like a mountain floating on the earth.
Breathe like the wind circling the world

"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>> So somehow there was a screw up with my CSA box this week. I ordered
>> asparagus (gag) for my husband and instead I got green beans. I was
>> trying to decide what to do with them when I ran across a recipe in a
>> magazine for green beans and potatoes. I don't have the actual recipe
>> before me but it called for baby red potatoes that were cut in chunks and
>> boiled for like 15 minutes, then the beans were put in and cooked for
>> like another 3 minutes or so. This mix was finished as a sauté with some
>> olive oil and basil. I decided to make this and may put in the zucchini
>> that I also got. I had planned to do a mix of asparagus, zucchini and
>> carrots for my husband because he likes that blend. I can get it roasted
>> from Central Market but it's far cheaper if I make it at home.
>>
>> I don't think I've ever seen the combo of potatoes and green beans
>> before. Would be good for a family that doesn't all eat low carb. The
>> beans were left whole so you could just add more beans and pick those out
>> for yourself if you can't do potatoes.
>
>
>
> Here is a recipe for green beans that everyone likes.
>
> Put all this in a pot.
>
> Green beans
> Can of diced tomatoes
> a splash of olive oil
> Chopped onion
> Minced (or sliced) garlic
> salt and pepper
> a pinch of dried oregano and basil
> A splash of sherry or marsala wine. (optional- you could use water)
>
> Cook till the beans are tender and serve.
>
> ******************
>
> And another recipe...
>
> Cook green beans in a pot with water till they are tender and hold aside.
> In a fry pan with melted butter or olive oil simmer some onions till they
> are soft.
> Add salt and pepper to the pan, then sprinkle a bit of flour over the
> sauteed onions and add some water or broth. It will make a slightly
> thickened sauce. Add the drained beans to that and toss well to coat.
>
> **********
>
> There are others too, involving bacon bits and green beans, or sauteed
> garlic with green beans. They are a delicious and versatile vegetable
> and VERY kind to the BG's.

Thanks! Somehow I didn't see this when you first posted it. Motzarella was
acting up.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> So somehow there was a screw up with my CSA box this week. I ordered
> asparagus (gag) for my husband and instead I got green beans. I was
> trying to decide what to do with them when I ran across a recipe in a
> magazine for green beans and potatoes. I don't have the actual recipe
> before me but it called for baby red potatoes that were cut in chunks and
> boiled for like 15 minutes, then the beans were put in and cooked for like
> another 3 minutes or so. This mix was finished as a sauté with some olive
> oil and basil. I decided to make this and may put in the zucchini that I
> also got. I had planned to do a mix of asparagus, zucchini and carrots
> for my husband because he likes that blend. I can get it roasted from
> Central Market but it's far cheaper if I make it at home.
>
> I don't think I've ever seen the combo of potatoes and green beans before.
> Would be good for a family that doesn't all eat low carb. The beans were
> left whole so you could just add more beans and pick those out for
> yourself if you can't do potatoes.

I made this tonight. The beans were odd. Felt almost slimy on the outside,
but otherwise looked very fresh. I just rinsed them very well. They tasted
fine.

Couldn't get baby reds at the store I went to. For some reason this store
generally has a small selection of potatoes and oddly they often cover them
with some sort of plastic thingie. Like a big drape. So I picked out the
smallest I could find of the red potatoes and cut them in many pieces.

I also couldn't find fresh basil. Just as well probably. Yes, I know it
has the best flavor but there is always way more than I can use before it
goes bad. I just used dried basil.

I also added a whole red onion plus about half of another one. Cut it in
chunks. Didn't boil the onion. Just put it in when I sautéed it all. The
end result was about 1/2 beans and onions and half potatoes.

I added a ton of freshly ground black pepper because I like it.

Very good stuff! Angela even had seconds and although green beans are her
favorite vegetable, she normally won't touch them unless they are the canned
kind.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>> So somehow there was a screw up with my CSA box this week. I ordered
>> asparagus (gag) for my husband and instead I got green beans. I was
>> trying to decide what to do with them when I ran across a recipe in a
>> magazine for green beans and potatoes. I don't have the actual recipe
>> before me but it called for baby red potatoes that were cut in chunks and
>> boiled for like 15 minutes, then the beans were put in and cooked for
>> like another 3 minutes or so. This mix was finished as a sauté with some
>> olive oil and basil. I decided to make this and may put in the zucchini
>> that I also got. I had planned to do a mix of asparagus, zucchini and
>> carrots for my husband because he likes that blend. I can get it roasted
>> from Central Market but it's far cheaper if I make it at home.
>>
>> I don't think I've ever seen the combo of potatoes and green beans
>> before. Would be good for a family that doesn't all eat low carb. The
>> beans were left whole so you could just add more beans and pick those out
>> for yourself if you can't do potatoes.
>
> I made this tonight. The beans were odd. Felt almost slimy on the
> outside, but otherwise looked very fresh. I just rinsed them very well.
> They tasted fine.
>
> Couldn't get baby reds at the store I went to. For some reason this store
> generally has a small selection of potatoes and oddly they often cover
> them with some sort of plastic thingie. Like a big drape. So I picked
> out the smallest I could find of the red potatoes and cut them in many
> pieces.
>
> I also couldn't find fresh basil. Just as well probably. Yes, I know it
> has the best flavor but there is always way more than I can use before it
> goes bad. I just used dried basil.
>
> I also added a whole red onion plus about half of another one. Cut it in
> chunks. Didn't boil the onion. Just put it in when I sautéed it all.
> The end result was about 1/2 beans and onions and half potatoes.
>
> I added a ton of freshly ground black pepper because I like it.
>
> Very good stuff! Angela even had seconds and although green beans are her
> favorite vegetable, she normally won't touch them unless they are the
> canned kind.



If you cook the fresh green beans enough, they will become very much the
texture and flavor of canned.

If I use canned green beans, I will sautee an onion till it is nice and
tender and sweet, then put the drained canned beans in on top of it, and
toss it with lots of salt and pepper. Even canned green beans will taste
good that way.

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Best Regards,
Evelyn

Rest in a sky-like mind.
Sit like a mountain floating on the earth.
Breathe like the wind circling the world

"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message

> If you cook the fresh green beans enough, they will become very much the
> texture and flavor of canned.

She can tell that they're not though. I have tried that.
>
> If I use canned green beans, I will sautee an onion till it is nice and
> tender and sweet, then put the drained canned beans in on top of it, and
> toss it with lots of salt and pepper. Even canned green beans will taste
> good that way.

Actually I like canned green beans so they don't bother me. For a while we
had to have them every night. That's how much she liked them. But now she
can have a night here and there where she doesn't have them.