Best 6 Mexican Green Beans Recipes

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**Mexican Green Beans: A Delightful Side Dish with a Burst of Flavors**

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's packed with flavor, Mexican green beans are the perfect choice. This traditional Mexican dish is made with fresh green beans, sautéed with onions, garlic, and a variety of Mexican spices. The result is a flavorful and slightly spicy dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, fish, or tacos.

This article features three unique recipes for Mexican green beans, each with its own distinct flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic Mexican green bean dish made with fresh green beans, onions, garlic, and a blend of Mexican spices. The second recipe adds a smoky flavor to the dish by using roasted poblano peppers. And the third recipe is a vegetarian version of the dish that uses tofu instead of meat.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile side dish. So, get ready to spice up your next meal with Mexican green beans!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN GREEN BEANS



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Mexican green beans, a healthy green bean recipe and a perfect low carb side dish made with onions, tomatoes and spices.

Provided by Kim Hardesty

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound green beans, (trimmed and cut)
1/2 cup roma tomato, seeded and diced ( (4 oz))
1/4 cup chopped onion ( (1 oz))
1 clove garlic, (minced)
2 tbsp avocado oil or good olive oil
1 tbsp butter, ghee, or another tbsp of oil
2 tbsp water
1 whole bay leaf, (crumbled)
1 tsp chicken base
1 tsp fresh oregano, (minced (or 1/4 tsp. dry but fresh tastes different))
1/4 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash, trim and cut beans. Cut tomato in half and squeeze gently over the trash can to remove seeds, then dice. Chop onion and mince garlic and fresh oregano (if using).
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, garlic, tomato, and bay leaf until the onion begins to soften. Add the chicken base, water, other tablespoon of oil, oregano, cumin and green beans. Stir to coat the beans and loosely cover with a piece of foil or a lid. Cook for 4 minutes or until the beans are cooked to your preference.
  • Add butter adjust seasoning by adding salt, pepper, or more oregano and cumin. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, greens and whites sliced
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Two 16-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
3/4 cup grated Cheddar
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the garlic, green onions and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook, stirring to make sure the rice doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, beans, diced tomatoes and diced tomatoes and green chiles and stir together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is not quite done, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top the rice and beans with the cheese, then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes more. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS



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Pinto beans are simmered with onion, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and garlic. I love making these beans just because they make the whole house smell so good, and the longer they simmer the better they taste. You could add 1/2 can of beer to make 'borracho' beans. I personally taste-test throughout the entire cooking process and add extra seasoning as I feel it needs it. These beans could simmer all day long; just make sure they have plenty of water to keep the beans covered.

Provided by Lyndsay

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 12h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
  • Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CLASSIC MEXICAN FRIED BEANS WITH ONIONS AND GARLIC



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, lard, bacon or chorizo drippings
1 medium white onion chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
4 cups undrained, seasoned cooked beans, slightly warm
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup crumbled Mexican queso fresco, queso anejo, pressed, salted farmers cheese, dry feta or Parmesan, for garnish
Tortilla chips, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large well seasoned or nonstick skillet, heat the oil or pork fat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cook for a minute or so, then use a slotted spoon to scoop in about 1/4 of the beans, leaving most of the liquid behind. With a bean or potato masher, or the back of a large spoon, mash the beans into a coarse puree. Add another portion of the beans, mash them in, and continue until all the beans have been added and coarsely mashed. Add about a cup of bean liquid or water and stir frequently over the heat until the beans are still a little soupier than you'd like to serve them (they'll thicken as they sit.) Taste and season with salt if needed.

MEXICAN GREEN BEANS



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I love the combination of green beans and tomatoes. This is a Rotel recipe I found on-line. Until recently we were unable to find Rotel in NYC. If you can't find Rotel in your area, any can of diced tomatoes & green chilies will do. This is a very quick and light side dish.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb green beans (fresh or frozen)
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 teaspoons basil
1/2 lemon, juice of, fresh

Steps:

  • Trim green beans if using fresh.
  • In a large skillet, saute beans, onion and garlic in hot oil until beans are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Rotel and basil.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 195.2, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.1

MEXICAN GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Mexican Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
2 teaspoons basil, chopped
1/2 fresh lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute‚ beans, onion and garlic in hot oil until beans are tender-crisp.
  • Stir in Rotel and basil.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.7, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 195.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the ends of the beans and any strings that run along the sides.
  • Blanch the green beans if you want to preserve their color and crunch. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Sauté the green beans with your favorite seasonings. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add some olive oil or butter and the green beans. Cook the beans, stirring frequently, until they are tender and slightly browned.
  • Add other vegetables, protein, or grains to your green beans. For a more complete meal, add some chopped onion, bell pepper, or tomatoes to your green beans. You can also add some cooked chicken, beef, or tofu. Or, add some cooked quinoa or rice to make a side dish.

Conclusion:

Mexican green beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give Mexican green beans a try!

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