Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, these Southern-style fried green beans are a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with fresh green beans, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried until golden brown, these beans offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The distinct crunch of the coating and the slightly sweet and earthy taste of the green beans create a harmonious culinary experience. Served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course, these fried green beans are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. This article provides two enticing recipes for fried green beans: a classic version and a spicy variation. The classic recipe features a simple yet flavorful coating of flour, salt, and pepper, while the spicy version adds a kick of heat with the addition of cayenne pepper and paprika. Both recipes are easy to follow and promise a delicious outcome.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 17m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
FRIED GREEN BEANS - THE NEELYS
This recipe is from DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELYS. I had to try this recipe. I served it to some co-workers who thought I was crazy for frying string beans. It very good and crunchy.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oil to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk the beer,flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Dip green beans into batter to coat, letting excess drip off. Fry in the peanut oil in batches, until they are golden and crisp. Remove from oil with a spider strainer to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- NOTE: I like to dip with homemade wasabi mayo.
DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELYS GREENS AND BEANS
I saw this show this morning and thought it looked interesting. Recipe courtesy The Neelys Show Episode: Loungin' and Lunchin'
Provided by Luvs 2 Cook
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
- Add onion and garlic slices. Saute until tender about 3 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper; stir until fragrant.
- Add the kale and let saute until it cooks down slightly.
- Add the beans and the chicken stock.
- Cover and let cook for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 12.9
PAN FRIED GREEN BEANS
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.
Provided by Shearyah Hawkins
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best results.
- Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to help them retain their color and crispness.
- Use a light coating of flour to help the batter adhere to the green beans.
- Fry the green beans in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the green beans hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried green beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up fresh green beans from your garden or local farmer's market. With their crispy coating and tender-crisp interiors, fried green beans are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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