Creole Wax Beans
Add a burst of color and flavor to your meal with these vibrant Creole-style wax beans.
Ingredients
- 1 pound yellow wax beans
- 1 tsp salt for the cooking water, plus more to taste, as needed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp finely chopped shallot or onion
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp Creole seasoning, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Trim the wax beans and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Put them 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.1 pound yellow wax beans | 1 tsp salt for the cooking water
- 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.2 tbsp butter | 2 tbsp finely chopped shallot or onion | 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- Add the flour to the vegetables and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Add the tomatoes and Creole seasoning and bring to a simmer. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning | Freshly ground black pepper
- Add the wax beans and heat through.
Since Creole seasoning usually contains salt, make sure to taste the sauce before adding more.
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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