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READY IN 25 mins

Fried Green Beans

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"Have a tough time getting the young ones to eat vegetables? Well they are sure to eat this fun and quick green bean dish. You can use them as a side or appetizer!!! I got this recipe from my sister-in-law that has 3 kids who aren't fond of veggies!" — MommyZofnas

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Original recipe makes 1 pound Change Servings

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 pound fresh green beans

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Directions

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; set aside. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish.
Thread the green beans onto toothpicks, making bundles of about 5 green beans each. Dip the green bean bundles into the buttermilk, then into the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour. Fry in the hot oil until the flour turns golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve hot.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Editor's Note
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 10, 2009

My husband and I have ordered these at different restaurants and loved them, so I tried this recipe. Very good! I used frozen green beans (thawed) from this summers garden and I didn't use the toothpicks. I also added cayenne. I made a dip from mayo, spiced mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper and garlic powder (all to taste). Delicious!

—Vickie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 28, 2011

These were messy to make and the coating didn't stay on so good. I ended up with a lot of burned coating in the oil which gave some of the beans a burnt/ashy taste. They weren't horrible tasting just not great and too much work.

—mumkim

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27 Ratings

Apr 06, 2010

These were very yummy and I'm not much a green bean fan. I didn't have any buttermilk and just used the 1% milk I had in the fridge. I bet they are even better with buttermilk. We will definitely have these again.

—HomeschoolMomtoBoys

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Nov 28, 2009

These are addictive! A huge hit as an appetizer for Thanksgiving Day to keep hungry kids not so famished as the turkey was cooking. The batter could be improved and would allow for personal preferences of spices.

—Suzanne

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Sep 27, 2010

I added cayenne to the batter for an extra kick. My hubby loved these, but I found them too heavy. If you like breaded and fried veggies, you'll probably like these!

—MIKALA79

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Jan 18, 2011

WONDERFUL! These were the best! My husband and kids couldn't get enough. Really if I could give these 10 stars I would! Better than french fries and way better for you.

—my4boys

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Nov 10, 2010

I served this as a side to filipino lumpias and rice. My mom and I really liked them & Dad & husband thought they were above average. Next time I will try repeating the dipping process to try and get a better coat.

—SERENEECHO

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Feb 08, 2010

Used the concept of the recipe and put my own twist on it. Didn't measure (just threw the ingredients in the bowls) and added curry powder to the flour to give it a zing. The family loved it.

—Jackie

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Nutrition

Calories
243 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
29.8 g
10%

Cholesterol
1 mg
< 1%

Fat
11.7 g
18%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
5.4 g
11%

Sodium
1199 mg
48%

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

Nutritional Information

Fried Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 243
Calories from Fat: 105

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g 18 %
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
Cholesterol 1mg < 1 %
Sodium 1199mg 48 %
Potassium 206mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.8g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 5.4g 11 %
** Sugars 2.4g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 22 %
Thiamin 31 %
Niacin 26 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 44 %

* 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.