Greek Green Beans
1 1/4 cups one-third-less salt chicken broth
2 garlic cloves
1 1/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tsp cornstarch
1 TBS water
1 TBS chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup (1 oz) crumbled feta cheese
English lavender flowers (optional)
Combine chicken broth and garlic cloves in a large nonstick skillet;
bring to a boil. Add green beans; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15
minutes or until beans are crisp tender. Drain beans in a colander,
reserving 1/4 cup broth mixture and 1 garlic clove; discard remaining
broth and garlic clove. Return reserved liquid to skillet; mash
garlic clove with a fork. Combine cornstarch and 1 TBS water; stir
until blended. Add cornstarch mixture, oregano, and next 5
ingredients to skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until
mixture is slightly thick, stirring constantly. Return green beans to
skillet, and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Spoon
beans into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
Garnish with English lavender flowers, if desired
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