You can transform this veggie into a gourmet side dish with two simple ingredients: Goat cheese crumbles and chopped herbs. Green beans have a subtle earthy sweetness and pair well with various herbs.

Add the garlic, green beans and soy sauce and stir-fry for ... Drain well and then stir in the chopped herbs and watercress and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

If you're looking for a bean with stellar amounts of antioxidants, green beans are a perfect match. They are a great source of vitamin A and antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and ...

To enhance this salad with fresh ingredients, I’ve introduced blanched green beans and chopped celery for some welcome crunch. If you haven’t used blanching as a technique before, it’s a ...

Cover and cook, shaking pan often, until beans are just tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl and season with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon walnut oil.

Look for beans with fresh green skins and a firm texture with no brown spots. They should not be too long or stringy. Fresh beans will ‘snap’ easily and look moist and juicy inside.