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Quick Zesty Green Beans

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper  PHOTO BY: FOWLEROPOLIS 

"Here's a change of pace: crispy stir-fried beans that are excellent as an appetizer or side dish. Green vegetables are rich in antioxidants and tied to lower risks for certain cancers."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound fresh string beans, stem ends removed
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon OLD BAY® Blackened Seasoning
  • 1/3 cup pecan pieces
  • Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add green beans, return to a boil and cook 1 minute; the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans; don't rinse.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, add oil. Heat until very hot (the skillet is ready when a drop of water in the oil sizzles). Add beans and cook about 1 minute, turning often with tongs or spatula. Sprinkle on pecans and Old Bay. Turn the beans and pecans to coat with oil and spices; cook about 2 minutes more, or until beans and nuts are slightly browned. Salt to taste and serve.

FOOTNOTES

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2006 by Andrea Christgau 
I never thought of using Old Bay on green beans. I loved it! I omitted the nuts and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2005 by COOKIEMONSTER89 
AWESOME, the only change i made was that I ground up the pecans into meal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by ObscureDreamer 
These beans were FANTASTIC! I couldn't find any old bay blackening seasoning (I had never even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by jmnorse 
I don't like most green been dishes, but this is fantastic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by ananded 
I love green bean dishes; this one was excellent. The blackened seasoning added a good flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2006 by hardtofigureout 
Quick, healthy, and easy! I'll most certainly make these again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2006 by Newlywed Learner 
good complement to seafood or cajun main dish. Mine needed extra time in the oven; maybe it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by Diane Medlin 
very good!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by ekatkinson 
This is my new favorite way to make green beans! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.68 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Vanessa 
SO, SO, SO GOOD!!!!! My kids don't like green beans... But they loved this recipe!!! My... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Quick Zesty Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 135

  • Total Fat: 10.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 151mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.8g
  • Protein: 3g

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