Louisiana Green Beans

 

Louisiana Green Beans

USDA MyPlate

Spicy or not, green beans prepared Louisiana style are refreshingly delicious and are a perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks or your next family dinner.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Side Dish, Veggie Side-Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 medium onion
• 1/4 green bell pepper
• 2 ribs celery
• 2 cans (14.5-ounces) green beans
• 1 can (14.5-ounces) chopped tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

 

• Wash bell pepper and celery. Wipe off tops of all cans.
• Peel and chop onion. Chop green pepper and celery. Peel and finely chop garlic clove.
• Drain the liquid from the green beans and rinse with water.
• Combine green beans, tomatoes with liquid, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and red pepper flakes in a skillet.
• Cover over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes until the celery is tender and the food is hot.

Notes

Smart Shopping Tips:

• Store brands of canned products are usually cheaper than national brands.
• Look for reduced-sodium varieties of canned vegetables.

 Cooking & Serving Tips:

• Fresh green beans can be used in this recipe.  Cook or steam until tender-crisp and proceed with the instructions.
• Add lemon zest with salt and pepper for additional seasoning if desired.
• Pair with your favorite grilled meats, fish and poultry.
• Experiment with seasoned canned tomatoes, such as those with basil, garlic and oregano.
• Use leftover bell pepper in soup, salad, omelets or pizza toppings.  Freeze chopped pepper to use in cooked dishes in the future.