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Campfire Green Beans

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"Five minute preparation at home, then into a plastic baggie for transport, and heat over an open fire!!! Yum!!! Please don't try to use frozen green beans - it just doesn't work. You can turn this dish into a complete meal by adding sliced sauteed chicken." — GIGI29715

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped

1/4 cup slivered almonds
3 (14.5 ounce) cans French-style green beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil, then mix in onion, garlic, and almonds. Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet with lid and cook for 3 minutes, stirring a few times so mixture doesn't burn. Transfer mixture to a shallow dish and place in refrigerator to cool. When cool, pack into a resealable bag.
At campsite, heat a skillet over the fire or camp stove, dump in contents of bag, and cook just until heated through.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 27, 2006

These were very nice for a change- and a good way to spruce up canned green beans. However I would recommened cooking the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes before adding the almonds. Then cook the almonds for 1/2 minutes before adding the greenbeans!

—KJPTries

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 24, 2003

I loved the flavors and added more garlic. I think fresh green beans would be better though. The canned green beans tend to get mushed.

—SHEILA035

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Jul 24, 2003

My family loved these green beans. My niece said these were the best green beans she'd ever eaten. Refrigerating them overnight and heating them up the next day really heightened the flavor. I'll definitely make them again.

—SSCOTT

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Dec 20, 2003

Glenda, these are wonderful. My family detests most canned veggies, so I used frozen (against your better judgement) This side dish was awesome with frozen beans.I will be making these alot this summer when I have fresh ones from my garden!I bet it will be super delicious! Thanks for sharing.

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jul 24, 2003

This is a great recipe. I substituted frozen French cut green beans instead of using canned. I made this dish for Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit! I will definitely make this again.

—SKHARM

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Jul 24, 2003

I'm always looking for recipes that are low in saturated fat. This one is great because is uses oil instead of butter, and tastes great.

—KAREN WAGER-SMITH

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Mar 17, 2006

These were excellent! Made them earlier in day, and just microwaved them for about a minute before serving, sprinkled with herb seasonings, too. Top notch flavour, easy, and can be prepared well in advance for quick serving at dinner. My kind of recipe!

—THEFOX

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Apr 19, 2004

These were very easy to make. I used frozen reg. grn beans and had precooked them in the microwave first for about 5 mins. and then used the skillet and they were awesome. Came out very tender and the flavor is wonderful with the garlic and lovethe texture with the almonds. Very Easy to warm at campsite.

—DANEILLESPOTSWOOD

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Nutrition

Calories
130 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
13.2 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
7.6 g
12%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
673 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Campfire Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 68

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g 12 %
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 673mg 27 %
** Potassium 123mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.2g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
Protein 3.6g 7 %
Sugars 6g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.