Thursday, 29 September 2011

Green Bean Special

I'm still picking quite a lot of green beans from the garden, so I decided it was time to think what else I could do  with them, apart from the usual options.  Looking in the fridge to see what other garden produce was there, I came up with this original (??) recipe. 


I put a small dollop of butter and a little olive oil in the bottom of a saucepan; no, I did not measure either of these!


I then added:-

1 sliced medium onion
1 sliced green pepper
1 small chili (optional)
A double handful of green beans topped and tailed and cut in half
1 yellow courgette (zucchini) sliced.


I cooked this all lightly for a few minutes then added:-


1 chopped medium to large tomato
1 heaped teaspoon of curry powder
salt and pepper to taste


I put the lid on for 5 minutes, stirring in the middle of the time.  The vegetables were still quite crisp and I then added 2 good size dollops of creme fraiche and cooked for 1 minute.


I quite enjoyed the dish hot, but cold as a salad it was absolutely delicious.
Enjoy-  and soooo easy!
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88 comments:

  1. Becca's Dirt29 September 2011 at 15:45

    Now that looks delish. Never thought of using the green beans in a kind of stir fry with the creme. I love squash too.

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  2. Jane and Lance Hattatt29 September 2011 at 15:54

    Hello Diane:
    We absolutely love green beans but, for some reason which is totally unclear to us, they are only rarely available in our local market in Budapest. Your inventive salad sounds delicious and how marvellous to pick, prepare and partake, all in a morning!!!

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  3. Diane29 September 2011 at 16:00

    Becca it was really delicious but I guess you could do anything similar with what ever you have in the house. Keep well Diane

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  4. Diane29 September 2011 at 16:02

    Jane and Lance, I wonder why they are so difficult to get in Budapest! The one thing I love with my vegetable garden is to be able to pick and eat all fresh from the garden. The weather this year seems to be causing everything to last much longer than usual. Have a good day. Diane

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  5. Deana Sidney29 September 2011 at 16:10

    I remember when I had a green bean glut in my garden... always trying to come up with something to do with them. This is a great recipe... love the curry addition... I miss having a garden when I read your posts!!

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  6. Diane29 September 2011 at 16:19

    lostpastremembered I have also bottled a whole lot of curried beans this year so we have some reminders of summer in the middle of winter :)
    I just love my veggie garden. Take care Diane

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  7. Liesl29 September 2011 at 16:25

    This realy looks good,am defnitely making it...

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  8. Diane29 September 2011 at 16:38

    Liesl it was so simple, quick and easy and the end result is yummy. Enjoy. Have a good day. Diane

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  9. Peggy29 September 2011 at 16:38

    This looks like a great dish Diane!

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  10. Gaelyn29 September 2011 at 16:45

    That looks delish.

    If you like pickles, canned dilled green beans are tasty.

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  11. Diane29 September 2011 at 16:55

    Peggy I loved it, very tasty. Keep well Diane

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  12. Diane29 September 2011 at 16:56

    Gaelyn there is always masses of tinned green beans in the supermarkets here but I have never seen them with dill. Maybe I will try my own next year :) Diane

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  13. Noushka29 September 2011 at 18:38

    Hello Diane!
    Sorry for being so "absent" these days!
    We are so very busy!
    Thanks for your fidelity and sweet comments much appreciated!
    What fantastic series of pictures on your banner!
    Since I can't eat as I wish, I won't comment much on the recipe but it looks yummy!!
    Have a great evening!

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  14. Torviewtoronto29 September 2011 at 18:44

    delicious combination looks wonderful

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  15. LindyLouMac29 September 2011 at 18:55

    A great experimental dish Diane that you will do again I imagine as it worked so well.

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  16. Joyful29 September 2011 at 19:16

    It look good and what's even better is it's made from your garden. Have a great weekend.

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  17. magda29 September 2011 at 19:55

    Delicious!
    And in Greece, so the cook fresh green beans, but without curry.
    Will try it with your own way.
    Thank you for the recipe!
    Good night

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  18. Diane29 September 2011 at 20:12

    Noushka do not worry if you don't comment I know it is for a reason. Thanks for the banner comment. I know you are limited to what you can eat and as we always eat spicy I know my food will not suit you. Take care and have a good evening as well. Diane

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  19. Diane29 September 2011 at 20:37

    Torviewtoronto I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it :) Have a good day. Diane

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  20. Diane29 September 2011 at 20:39

    Linda no doubt about it that I will make it again, ingredients may vary a bit though as to what is in the garden. Thanks for the comment. Have a good evening Diane

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  21. Diane29 September 2011 at 20:41

    Joyful I am always happy when I can come up with a new dish with ingredients from the garden. Having what is available at the time makes for interesting eating sometimes! Have a great weekend, nearly there. Diane

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  22. Diane29 September 2011 at 20:43

    Magda I hope you enjoy, the curry flavour I thought just made the dish extra special. Take care and have a good evening. Diane

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  23. MARCO PASHA29 September 2011 at 20:49

    Good afternoon Diane, what a delicious recipe, it definitely looks scrumptious. I also enjoy curry in some vegetable dishes. Did you pickle some of your green beans? Happy harvesting with the rest of your garden. Have a great day.

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  24. Diane29 September 2011 at 20:57

    Marco Pasha I have pickled a few beans, but I have also made a lot of curried beans which I bottled as well. I really enjoyed this recipe mix up and it will certainly be made again. Take care, glad the sun is rising over where you are once more. Diane

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  25. Colin and Elizabeth29 September 2011 at 21:00

    I agree with so many of the above comments; the dish looks delicious and it uses fresh produce from your garden. Today I picked the first pound or so of green beans from a new sowing which we put in at the end of August. They look as if they are going to be heavy croppers too, so I'll be needing your recipe over the coming weeks. Keep them coming, Diane. It's great to get fresh recipes to try!

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  26. Jean29 September 2011 at 21:02

    This is great cooking - it seems simple and "invented" but in fact it's the sort of thing that only a skilled and experienced cook can do successfully - even though it sounds as though you just threw it together at random - an instinctive knowledge of what works is what you need to produce something edible.
    It looks delish !!

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  27. Diane29 September 2011 at 21:21

    Colin and Elizabeth I did not plant late as I leave for the UK always in October. What I am looking forward to is the curried beans that I have bottled for later in the year. I have not put the recipe on the blog but if you would like it let me know and I will email to you.
    There are going to be a few changes coming up soon so watch this space!! Diane

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  28. Ellie29 September 2011 at 21:22

    Now that sounds and looks delicious and healthy. And you use words I understand 'dollop' love it. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  29. Diane29 September 2011 at 21:24

    Jean you flatter me LOL. I sometimes throw things together that do not turn our as good as this did!!! never the less this was delicious. Take care and have a good trip next week. Diane

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  30. Diane29 September 2011 at 21:26

    Ellie I never weigh anything and dollop is just about it LOL. It was really very tasty. Have a good evening. Diane

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  31. Velva29 September 2011 at 21:36

    Proof that simple is best. Deliicous.

    Velva

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  32. Diane29 September 2011 at 21:40

    Thanks Velva, this could not have been more simple or quicker. Keep well. Diane

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  33. Anonymous29 September 2011 at 21:57

    I love the way you prepared green beans:)
    My favourite are yellow string beans or as we call them butter beans which I make as salad;)

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  34. Diane29 September 2011 at 22:06

    Dzoli we only ever see butter beans in tins, I have never seen them growing. Perhaps they grow better in a cooler climate like New Zealand I don't know. Have a good day. Diane

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  35. Rosaria Williams29 September 2011 at 23:01

    Ah, ah! A dab of this and that and a new recipe is born. Fantastic!

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  36. Anonymous29 September 2011 at 23:55

    I've swiped that recipe, it looks, and sounds fab.

    Merci beaucoup, SP

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  37. Pam30 September 2011 at 01:19

    Nothing better than garden veggies. This dish sounds flavorful and so delicious.

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  38. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness30 September 2011 at 04:14

    The green beans sound and look quite delicious. Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  39. chow and chatter30 September 2011 at 04:30

    looks great love the way you add chili :-)

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  40. GaynorB30 September 2011 at 07:25

    We call them squeaky beans and are a favourite vegetable. Curried adds a another favourite taste.

    Also, I have all of these ingredients in the fridge so we'll try it tonight!

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  41. Diane30 September 2011 at 08:25

    Rosaria it always amazes me how one can throw different flavours together and a tasty dish comes out of it all. Generally though I do not remember what I have thrown together!! Diane

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  42. Diane30 September 2011 at 08:26

    SP it is there for the swiping LOL. hope you enjoy. Diane

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  43. Diane30 September 2011 at 08:27

    Pam I was really pleased with the result it turned out well. Have a good day. Diane

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  44. Diane30 September 2011 at 08:28

    Words Of Deliciousness thanks for the return visit and comment. Have a great day. Diane

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  45. Diane30 September 2011 at 08:29

    Rebecca I have a very free hand with chilies, especially as there are still masses in the garden LOL. Take care, Diane

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  46. Diane30 September 2011 at 08:30

    GaynorB, yes we also say squeaky beans, hope that you enjoyed the dish as much as I did. Keep well. Diane

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  47. Hilary Melton-Butcher30 September 2011 at 10:05

    Hi Diane .. looks delicious - wonderful way to enjoy your fresh veggie .. simple and quick ..

    I expect you're having gorgeous weather too? Cheers Hilary

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  48. Diane30 September 2011 at 10:57

    Hi Hilary yes the weather is wonderful but the garden is crying out for rain!! Take care Diane

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  49. Ola30 September 2011 at 11:13

    I am adding this recipe to the waiting list or recipes, I must try it:)

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  50. Hilary Melton-Butcher30 September 2011 at 11:22

    Hi Diane I had a peek into the future - via the Richtersveld .. that will be wonderful for you - I think we'll all be desperate for rain shortly .. it's incredibly hot here .. can't see it doing any good for the general environment - though some things are thriving .. the grapes! & olives for you I guess. Lots of berries too .. just hope it's not cold later on .. otherwise I'm on way south to a wonderful fire! Cheers enjoy the garden at cooler times .. Hilary

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  51. Diane30 September 2011 at 12:19

    Ola glad you like the sound of it. Very hot here today and I am just off to have some cold for my lunch yum yum :-) Diane

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  52. Diane30 September 2011 at 12:27

    Hilary the birds have had this year, no berries. The earlier drought put paid to all of them. Grapes are harvested and we have no olives.
    Depending on what weather forecast I look at I can't see into the future LOL. One says rain and cooling down next week, while the other says that this weather will continue. I guess one of them has to be right but which??? Diane

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  53. This is Belgium30 September 2011 at 16:06

    Just stopped by to say hi and wish you a great weekend
    http://whatisbelgium.blogspot.com

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  54. Diane30 September 2011 at 17:04

    Thanks anni, you have a great weekend as well. Take care Diane

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  55. Olga30 September 2011 at 19:33

    This recipe is just the best for me and my family! It is perfect! Thank you.

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  56. Diane30 September 2011 at 19:40

    Olga hope that you enjoy. Have a good weekend. Diane

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  57. Dolly30 September 2011 at 22:53

    Diane I am going to try this out on the weekend! Being a veggie (30 years now!) it sounds perfect, and looks cheap enough for my student budget :) I will let you know how I get on. Looks absolutely delish. X

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  58. Diane1 October 2011 at 08:25

    Hi Dolly see you have been doing some catching up. I know you are busy so don't worry too much. I hope that you enjoy this dish as much as I did. I picked a whole lot more beans yesterday so I will be cooking another batch for myself today :) Have a great weekend and don't work too hard. Diane x

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  59. Kalyan Panja1 October 2011 at 12:08

    Just mouthwatering...looks so easy to prepare and delicious!

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  60. Mickle in NZ1 October 2011 at 13:14

    What a lovely combination, and the creme fraiche must finish this dish off beautifully. I'm just thinking about what seeds to sow for summer - slim round green and yellow beans are definates.

    Just to confuse everyone: over here the slim,round green beans are known as "french beans", and their yellow counterparts are "butter beans" - plus we can get the big, fat tinned butter beans in tins too. I guess I'd better not start on what we call "chips", lol .....

    Sending care, huggles and love, Michelle xxx (hey - I don't have to share beans with Zebby Cat- he is strictly carnivore plus grass and catnip in his tastes)

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  61. Chubskulit Rose1 October 2011 at 15:04

    Wow that looks absolutely tasty Diane! Unfortunately I am not fond of curry so I might try your recipe without it hehehe. We have a dish called Adobong Sitaw (beans) in the Philippines and my husband and I love it when I make it here. You can check it out here and here, you might like it. The recipe is very easy to make. Promise no measuring, I am not fond of measuring ingredients in the kitchen hahaha. Have a nice weekend!

    Rose

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  62. Boye By Red1 October 2011 at 15:18

    Diane, you have become my new quirky food guru. I will definitely try this one out and let you know how it goes. Delicious post.

    Red

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  63. Andrea1 October 2011 at 17:03

    The Chili is never optional :)

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  64. Diane1 October 2011 at 17:28

    Thanks for your visit and kind comment. Hope you have a great weekend. Diane

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  65. Diane1 October 2011 at 17:31

    Michelle good to hear from you, I am jealous of you going into spring while I am think about winter planting. The weather here at the moment is amazing though not sure what happened but this is like mid-summer!!
    Glad you do not have to share your vegetables with zebby LOL.

    Take care and have a good Sunday. Hugs, Diane xx

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  66. Diane1 October 2011 at 17:33

    Rose I think it is the curry that makes this recipe so if you do not like curry I would but in some other strong flavour herb to compensate. Your recipes sound good. Take care. Diane

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  67. Diane1 October 2011 at 17:35

    Boye By Red I hope that you enjoy this as much as I did. I am sure my husband's reaction to it will be the same as mine when he gets to taste it. Take care Diane

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  68. Pam1 October 2011 at 17:49

    This is a little different and sounds really good to me. Thank goodness it's not the "traditional" green bean, mushroom soup and french fried onion recipe that's served here around the holidays. Maybe mushrooms would be good in it also.

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  69. Diane1 October 2011 at 18:33

    Pam you are right I am sure mushrooms would be good in this dish, none in the garden though LOL. Keep well Diane

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  70. Diane1 October 2011 at 18:34

    Andrea, I could not agree more LOL Diane

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  71. Anonymous1 October 2011 at 20:12

    Everyone must be hungry? Wow.

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  72. Diane1 October 2011 at 21:12

    Abraham Lincoln, not sure about everyone but I am enjoying it LOL. Diane

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  73. Nadji1 October 2011 at 22:04

    Bravo, un plat délicieux.
    J'aime beaucoup.
    See soon

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  74. Rosebud Collection1 October 2011 at 23:27

    Does that look delicious..I have been freezing my beans..was a good year for them..Your dish is something I must try..thank you for sharing..
    xoRosebud.

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  75. Diane2 October 2011 at 09:39

    Nadji, Bonsoir. Merci pour votre visite et vos aimables et encourageants commentaires. Bonne journée. Diane

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  76. Diane2 October 2011 at 09:41

    Rosebud due to lack of freezer space this year I have bottled whole beans, still need to see what they are going to be like! Also bottled lots of curried beans which I am sure will be fine. This dish was very yummy. Diane x

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  77. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen2 October 2011 at 13:59

    What a great idea Dianne. I'm always looking to change around green bean dishes too. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Sam

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  78. Diane2 October 2011 at 14:05

    Sam this just happened because of what I had in the fridge from the garden. You could vary the vegetables to suit your taste, Pam suggested mushrooms which sounds good to me but my garden is minus mushrooms this year!! Take care, Diane

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  79. lena2 October 2011 at 14:45

    after you make your own chilli sauce, now i;m really sure that you really do love spicy stuff!

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  80. Amelia2 October 2011 at 17:21

    Looks very appetizing , I loves green beans too.

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  81. Diane2 October 2011 at 19:54

    Lena occasionally I overdo the hot stuff but as we both love it we just put up with it LOL. Diane

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  82. Diane2 October 2011 at 19:55

    Amelia's De-ssert It was very good and I have already made it a couple of time since :) Diane

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  83. Anonymous3 October 2011 at 00:01

    Oh this sounds SO delicious - my girls are fans of green beans, but straight from the garden and cooked like this, they really must taste amazing - looking forward to trying this!
    Mary x

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  84. Diane3 October 2011 at 09:31

    Hi Mary (Mum's Kitchen) hope that you and the girls enjoy this dish I have enjoyed it several time now :) Have a good day. Diane

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  85. teJan3 October 2011 at 23:33

    wow..looks or sounds yummy Diane thanks for sharing..gonna try to do this;)

    visiting from yummy sunday!
    mine is here;

    http://www.percoverage.info/erikas-own-cake/

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  86. Diane4 October 2011 at 06:37

    te-jan, I hope that you enjoy as much as I did, I have no made it many times :) Diane

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  87. Purabi Naha31 October 2011 at 08:08

    This is looking super-yummy! I love how you make all your food with extra care and love! This shows in the pictures!
    http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com

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  88. Diane31 October 2011 at 19:25

    Purabi Naha Thanks for your lovely comment. I hope that I will soon be back blogging. Take care Diane.

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