Garlicky Buttered Beans

Garlicky Buttered Beans served in a shallow, oval dish with a wedge of lemon.
Garlicky Buttered Beans
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    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 people 10 minutes
    Cook Time
    10 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 people 10 minutes
    Cook Time
    10 minutes
    Garlicky Buttered Beans served in a shallow, oval dish with a wedge of lemon.
    Garlicky Buttered Beans
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 people 10 minutes
      Cook Time
      10 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 people 10 minutes
      Cook Time
      10 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Heat a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook at a gentle simmer until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
      2. Meanwhile, gather remaining ingredients and melt butter in a medium skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute on low heat until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute, being careful not to brown. Whisk in lemon juice, Dijon, salt and pepper.
      3. Add cooked beans and toss until evenly coated with butter sauce. Serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      -Green beans can be cooked and cooled in an ice bath up to one day in advance.  They will need more time to warm in the butter sauce if adding from a chilled state.

      Mediterranean Pasta Salad

      Mediterranean Pasta Salad
      Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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      A bright and zesty pasta salad.
        Servings Prep Time
        8 people 25 minutes
        Cook Time
        15 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        8 people 25 minutes
        Cook Time
        15 minutes
        Mediterranean Pasta Salad
        Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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        A bright and zesty pasta salad.
          Servings Prep Time
          8 people 25 minutes
          Cook Time
          15 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          8 people 25 minutes
          Cook Time
          15 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. Cook pasta according to package directions, approximately 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool. Set aside.
          2. In a small skillet over medium high heat saute pancetta until rendered and crispy 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
          3. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, and mustard until smooth. Set aside.
          4. Combine pasta, spinach, tomatoes, olives, red onion, parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, herbs and pancetta. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Add cracked pepper and salt to taste. Makes about 5 cups and is best the day it is made.
          Recipe Notes

          Recipe Source:  Compelled to Cook