Italian Style Green Beans Cooking Recipes

Ingredients :

2 tbsp

1 tbsp

2 cup

1 cup

1/2 tsp

1/4 tsp

1/8 tsp

1¹/2 tsp

1 tbsp

chopped scallions

1/2 ounce butter

frozen cut green beans

chopped tomatoes, juice reserved

finely chopped garlic

dried thyme

pepper

cornstarch

cold water

1. Combine the scallions and butter in a 1 quart microwavable casserole.
2. Microwave on high 100% for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the green beans, chopped tomatoes, reserved juices, garlic, thyme and pepper.
4. Cover and microwave on high 100% for 6 to 9 minutes, stirring after 3¹/2 minutes, until the beans are crisp tender.
5. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tbsp of cold water and stir it into the vegetables.
6. Cover and microwave on high 100% for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
7. Allow the vegetables to stand for 2 minutes before serving.

Serves 4

Note :

Scallions and tomatoes blend nicely with green beans for a fresh, new look. The juice from the tomatoes, thickened with a little cornstarch, makes a tasty sauce.

Cooking Tip:

Frozen vegetables can be completely cooked in the microwave without ever leaving their packages. Strip off the paper wrapping, punch a few holes in the top of the cardboard box and microwave on high 100% for 4 to 7 minutes, until done.

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