Creole Wax Beans
Add a burst of color and flavor to your meal with these vibrant Creole-style wax beans.
Ingredients
- 3 cups yellow wax beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 teaspoon salt for the cooking water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons shallot , finely chopped, or onion
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put the wax beans in a medium saucepan and cover with water; add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the beans to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, or as tender as you like. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and aromatic.
- Add the flour to the vegetables and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Add the wax beans and heat through.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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