125 string bean recipes

Sweet 'n' sour squash medley: zucchini, yellow squash, and green beans simmered in a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar and white wine vinegar brine. A refrigerator side that lasts for days.

Shrimp egg foo young: fluffy Chinese egg patties packed with shrimp, bean sprouts and mushrooms, pan-fried golden and smothered in a savory soy gravy. The takeout classic, made at home.

Chinese spring rolls with ground pork, cabbage, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots in crisp fried egg roll wrappers. A classic takeout starter you can pull off at home.

Zesty black bean and olive dip layered over cream cheese with chopped hard-boiled eggs, lime juice, cumin, and crushed red pepper. A no-cook party appetizer that serves 12.

Szechwan dry-fried beef: shredded steak fried until dark and chewy, then tossed with hot bean sauce, chiles, ginger, and toasted Sichuan peppercorns for that signature mala numbing-spicy heat.

Mexican-style quesadilla pizza on flour tortillas with refried beans, cumin-spiked pizza sauce, green chiles, olives, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Baked hot bean dip with cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, sour cream, and taco seasoning, spiked with hot sauce. Bubbling, cheesy, and perfect with tortilla chips.

Bean connoisseurs will appreciate the characteristic taste and texture talents of pinto and kidney combined within this ancient Indian entrant. Versatility of this variety is limited only by your imagination: take them for a dip: enlist them for creative Mexican food construction: they even taste good straight!

Crispy pan-fried tofu braised with bok choy, red peppers, and carrots in a savory rice wine and yellow bean sauce. A quick vegetarian Chinese stir-fry ready in under 30 minutes.

Whole trout stuffed with stir-fried mushrooms, bean sprouts, and egg, then wrapped in bacon and baked until the skin crackles. A bold Japanese-fusion fish dinner in 40 minutes.

Creamy pinto bean soup pureed smooth with chile, onion, and light cream, garnished with toasted pine nuts, cilantro, and chives. From-scratch beans cooked until velvety.

Authentic Chinese hot and sour soup with pork, wood ear fungus, black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and silky egg ribbons. The classic restaurant favorite made at home.

Chinese steamed salmon steaks with fermented black bean sauce, fresh ginger, and scallions, finished with a sizzling hot-oil pour. Classic Cantonese fish done restaurant-style.

Ham and artichoke heart pasta salad with penne, green beans, tomato, and red pepper in a double-mustard vinaigrette. A hearty cold pasta salad with bold tangy flavor.

Thai street-style dry egg noodles (Bamee Haeng) tossed with garlic oil, fish sauce, and sweet-sour sauce. Topped with bean sprouts, ground peanuts, and your choice of meat.

Tender zucchini and crisp green beans tossed in a vibrant herb sauce packed with basil, capers, and lemon. Serve warm or chilled as a bright summer side.