Green Beans

Sinigang is a sour Filipino soup consisting of sampalok (fruits of the tamarind tree), water spinach, hot peppers, cabbage, broccoli, eggplant, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, ginger, garlic, green beans, fish sauce, and salt. The basic br... READ MORE

Bulalô is a traditional Filipino soup that is prepared by cooking beef shanks and marrow bones until the fat and collagen dissolve into the broth, resulting in a robust flavor of the dish. The soup is a specialty of the Luzon region, where i... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with the regions of Kelantan and Terengganu, this flavorful Malaysian soup consists of rolled rice noodles served in a creamy fish broth. The noodles are prepared with a thin rice flour batter that is poured on a flat surf... READ MORE

Arrumadinho is a complex Brazilian dish that is usually served as an appetizer. The dish is a combination of four elements that are neatly organized and served together as a complete meal. The essential parts are sliced, sun-dried beef, diced and ... READ MORE

Paglia e fieno is a traditional dish originating from Siena. The name of the dish means straw and hay, referring to the green (spinach) pasta noodles as hay and the yellow (egg) pasta noodles as straw. It's best if the s... READ MORE

Fossolia is a traditional dish made with green beans as the primary ingredient. Apart from the green beans, the dish also contains onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, and tomatoes. Fossolia is cooked for a long time until the liquids evaporate and th... READ MORE

The simplest version of this Ligurian pasta dish consists of trenette noodles (or bavette, alternatively) and pesto Genovese basil sauce - another Ligurian specialty that hails from the city of Genova. However, most traditional recipes also includ... READ MORE

Pozharsky cutlet is a traditional dish originating from the 19th century. It is named after prince Pozharsky, who was having important guests for dinner at the time. As there was no veal, his guests' favorite, the prince ordered the chefs to make ... READ MORE

This traditional pasta dish combines buckwheat pizzoccheri pasta with potatoes and cabbage, which is seasonally replaced by swiss chard or green beans. All of the ingredients are cooked together and are typically layered with grated Parmigiano Reg... READ MORE

For most Americans, the Thanksgiving dinner usually includes seasonal dishes such as stuffed roasted turkey and side dishes such as mashed potatoes, a rich cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, among others. This celebratory meal dates back to Novembe... READ MORE

Gado-gado is an Indonesian version of a mixed salad. It usually consists of a variety of vegetables, eggs, tempeh, and tofu. The vegetables are usually just slightly boiled, tossed with a nutty sauce, then completed with the addition of crispy pra... READ MORE

Som tam khai khem is a traditional papaya salad originating from Thailand. There are many types of som tam, and this one can be distinguished from the rest because it’s topped with salted hard-boiled eggs. The salad is usually made with a co... READ MORE

Mtsvane lobio is a traditional dish originating from Georgia. It's usually made with a combination of green beans, eggs, olive oil, onions, butter, tomatoes, coriander, salt, and pepper. The green beans are steamed or boiled until tender and chopp... READ MORE

The season of Lent before Easter means backyard crawfish boils in Louisiana. All that’s needed for this feast is a large pot and a heater, water, vegetables, seasoning, and crustaceans. The crawfish are typically placed in big strainers, the... READ MORE

Pancit bihon is a famous Filipino stir-fry consisting of rice noodles combined with sliced pork or chicken and various vegetables. The dish is infused with soy sauce and it is usually lightly seasoned with lemon juice. Just like other pancit varie... READ MORE

Pinakbet is a traditional meat stew prepared with various vegetables and shrimp paste. It originated in the region of Ilocos, but today it appears in many regional and seasonal varieties. Most commonly, it consists of fatty pork, bitter melon, squ... READ MORE

Palócleves is a traditional meat soup. It is made with lamb, mutton or pork, onions, garlic, paprika, potatoes, and flour. The soup is typically flavored with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and dill. When the vegetables are tender, sour cream is... READ MORE

Mole de olla is a traditional dish made from a base of dried chile sauce, beef, and vegetables such as corn and Mexican squash. As there are numerous versions of the dish in existence, sometimes potatoes, green beans, and xoconostle can also be ad... READ MORE

Peixinhos da horta is a Portuguese dish consisting of green beans that are dusted in flour, then fried. The name means fish from the garden because it resembles small fried fish. Although the dish is traditionally prepared with green bean... READ MORE

Pancit canton is a Filipino dish of Chinese origin which combines yellow wheat noodles and a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetables, blended with a flavorful mixture of soy and oyster sauce. The ingredients are easily adjusted to taste, availabi... READ MORE

Sancochado is a robust Peruvian soup that was originally prepared with around ten different meats, but nowadays only one or two are used in its preparation. Besides meat, sancochido is made with a variety of vegetables such as potatoes, sweet pota... READ MORE

Taròz is a fulfilling, traditional dish from Valtellina that truly highlights several wonderful local products, from the potatoes and beans that are easily grown near the surrounding mountains to the renowned Valtellina Casera chee... READ MORE

A traditional summer staple in Greece, fasolakia is a simple, one-pot dish consisting of green beans that are simmered in olive oil alongside fresh, ripe tomatoes. It is occasionally enriched with other vegetables, such as onions, zucchini, or pot... READ MORE

A simple combination of green beans with almonds, fasolka z migdałami is a variation of the classic Polish green beans with breadcrumbs. It consists of steamed or boiled green beans and chopped almonds that are roasted or fried in butter. With an ... READ MORE

Saltado de vainitas is a traditional stir-fry dish originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of chicken or beef, green beans, onions, bell peppers, hot peppers, garlic, spices and herbs, salt, and pepper. The beef or chicken is c... READ MORE

Hotdish is a Midwestern food icon that is especially popular in the states of Minnesota and North Dakota. Any casserole served hot in a single dish can be called hotdish, and it usually consists of starches such as potatoes or pasta, meat (often g... READ MORE

Southern-style green beans is a traditional dish originating from the southern parts of the country. The dish is characterized by its slow (4 or more hours) cooking and a salty, smoky flavor. The dish is usually made with a combination of green be... READ MORE

Avial is an Indian dish with origins in the Kerala region, although it is equally popular in Tamil Nadu and Udupi. Its name means to be cooked, and the dish consists of a combination of vegetables, coconut, and curry leaves. Avial is an i... READ MORE

Selat solo is an Indonesian dish believed to have originated as a European salad that’s been adapted to Javanese tastes. It hails from Solo in Central Java, hence the name. The dish is made with a combination of beef tenderloin, onions, soy ... READ MORE

Vegetable kadai is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of India. The vegetables are cooked in a unique wok called kadai, hence the name of the dish. In order to prepare it, vegetables such as onions, potatoes, carrots, green bea... READ MORE

Chacarero is one of the most popular Chilean sandwiches consisting of a fresh bread roll filled with pieces of beef steak or pork, green beans, tomato slices, and hot chili peppers. The name of the sandwich is derived from the Spanish word cha... READ MORE

Karedok is the traditional Indonesian version of a vegetable salad. This simple and healthy dish calls for fresh and raw ingredients which are sliced and served with a traditional peanut sauce. The most common vegetables in karedok include cucumbe... READ MORE

Urap or urap sayur (Bali) or urab is a traditional salad that's commonly associated with Java. The salad is made with a combination of steamed or boiled vegetables and spiced grated coconut topping. The vegetables included in ura... READ MORE

Ciorbă de oase is a traditional sour bone soup, typically made with meaty pork bones. Once boiled, the pork bones are discarded, and the meat stock with chunks of meat in it is cooked with a variety of vegetables such as carrots, parsley roots, pe... READ MORE

Pasta primavera is a dish combining pasta and lightly cooked vegetables along with some fresh herbs and spices. Despite its Italian-sounding name, the dish was actually invented by Ed Giobbi during his hunting trip to Nova Scotia. He brought the r... READ MORE

Buranija is a flavorful Bosnian stew consisting of green beans and chunks of veal as its main ingredients. The stew is typically flavored with salt, paprika, pepper, and bay leaves, with additional ingredients such as onions, garlic, carrots, or p... READ MORE

Ajngemahtec is a nourishing chicken soup traditionally prepared in northern Croatia, especially in the area around its capital, Zagreb, whose cuisine was strongly influenced by its Austrian neighbors. The name comes from the German word eingem... READ MORE

Versatile vegetable soups are staples of traditional Polish cuisine. They are prepared with meat or vegetable broths, various vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, peas, or cauliflower, and they are occasionally thickened with cream to provide a r... READ MORE

Pinikpikan is a controversial dish originating from the Cordillera mountainous region in the Philippines. The soup consists of chicken and etag, which is cured and smoked meat that has been kept underground in earthen jars. What makes pin... READ MORE

Often referred to as Turkish ratatouille, türlü is a flavorful vegetable stew with added meat such as lamb or beef. The vegetables used in the stew are typically zucchinis, eggplants, onions, okra, green beans, and potatoes. The... READ MORE

Pochero is a beloved Filipino stew that was created as a variation on the Spanish puchero. It's made with a combination of meat (beef, but it can also be made with chicken or pork), tomatoes, onions, garlic, patis fish sauce, peppercorns, chickpea... READ MORE

Charquicán is a flavorful Chilean stew that was originally made with dried and salted llama meat, pumpkin, onions, sweet corn, and potatoes as its main ingredients. Modern versions often employ ground beef instead of dried llama meat (due t... READ MORE