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Pan Fried Green Beans

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"These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans." — Shearyah Hawkins

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Original recipe makes 4 to 6 servings Change Servings

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste

salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

In a stainless steel pot over medium-high heat, combine green beans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until the beans begin to sweat. Remove lid and stir occasionally until beans are tender.
When the beans and spices have begun to 'burn' on the bottom of the pan, which will lend a grilled flavor, stir in the olive oil and turn off heat. Cover, and let stand a few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the 'burnt' spices. Beans should have a dark, caramel color, but not black.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
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After reading the other posts, I was NOT going to sacrifice my pans for a 'decent' dish. SO, I sprayed it with cooking spray, then let everything get nice and toasty. It worked fine and I didn't lose my favorite saute pan. The next time I made it, I revamped the entire recipe by adding fresh garlic and onion and a small squirt of lemon juice to 'carmelize everything instead of blacken everything. That just tasted better for us. Thanks for the jumpstart!

—Arizona Desert Flower

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Jul 23, 2003

I cut the oil dramatically, like to a splash. I sooo wanted to add it while the beans were "burning" but restrained myself. The taste was good, but it did take a while to get to the "burn" stage. Nobody commented on if they liked or disliked them, so I'll hang with a 3. Thanks Shearyah.

—I'm nuts too...

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Sep 05, 2006

I was a little scared to try this but I am glad I did! This was very tasty. I will warn you, your pan will be very dirty! But here is a great tip... Put some dish soap in the pan and a few inches of hot water. Boil on the stove top and the burnt on spices with just lift off. You may need to scrape the pan a few times as well.

—docswife

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Jul 23, 2003

A little oily but good-

—GINAH1

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Oct 17, 2005

I make these beans a lot! My husband doesn't eat green beans any other way. I add fresh garlic to the beans instead of powder. I also add a splash of Balsamic Vinegar on occassion. We really love these!

—Holly

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Apr 26, 2006

I added lemon pepper by accident, and it was pretty good. I would think you can pretty much add any favorite seasoning to suit your family. I liked the slightly "burned" or grilled flavor too. I added about a tablespoon of white wine right before I turned the heat off to help get all the bits off the bottom of the pan; that helped with clean-up too! I also soaked the pan over night and had no problem getting it clean.

—DDTLSR4X

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Mar 04, 2004

I was inspired to try this because my mother makes a similar dish. The difference being the green beans are sauteed in freshly chopped onions and olive oil. The garlic was a nice addition. We prefer the flavor of the fresh onions but will now add garlic as well. Thanks for sharing.

—k. treat

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Jan 05, 2004

Excellent!! My mother-in-law cooks hers with hot Italian Sausage - an old Italian recipe - and it is fantastic. This is healthier and very good too. I sauted in the olive oil for a few minutes before turning off the heat, and added fresh minced garlic.

—SANDI22

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Nutrition

Calories
114 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
9.7 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
8.3 g
13%

Fiber
4.6 g
19%

Protein
2.5 g
5%

Sodium
8 mg
< 1%

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

Nutritional Information

Pan Fried Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 114
Calories from Fat: 74

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g 13 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 8mg < 1 %
Potassium 285mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.7g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 19 %
Protein 2.5g 5 %
Sugars 1.9g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 37 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 28 %

* 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.