Best 4 Pimiento Green Beans Recipes

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**Discover the Southern Charm of Pimiento Green Beans: A Medley of Recipes for a Classic Side Dish**

Pimiento green beans, an iconic Southern dish, captivate taste buds with their vibrant colors, tender textures, and savory flavors. This delightful side dish, often gracing holiday tables and family gatherings, is a symphony of simple ingredients harmoniously blended to create a culinary masterpiece. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore a collection of pimiento green bean recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Southern-style preparation to variations featuring bacon, almonds, and even a zesty lemon-herb twist, our recipes will guide you in creating this timeless dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PERFECT PINTO BEANS



Perfect Pinto Beans image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH PIMENTO



Sauteed Green Beans with Pimento image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add green beans and pimento and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and water, cover and steam 3 to 5 minutes, until green beans are crisp-tender. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

FRESH GREEN BEAN AND PIMIENTO BUNDLES



Fresh Green Bean and Pimiento Bundles image

Categories     Bean     Simmer

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water
Dark green tops of 6 large green onions, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends snapped
One 12-ounce jar pimientos or roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Add the green onion tops and cook just to soften, about 10 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and reduce the heat to low. To make 12 bundles, tie 8 green beans and 3 pimiento or roasted red pepper strips together with a green onion top. Place the bundles in the water, raise the heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook until the beans are crisp tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.

FAVORITE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



Favorite Green Bean Casserole image

Frozen green beans, colorful pimentos and French-fried onions are baked to tender perfection in this wonderful, easy to make casserole.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans
1 cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, place the green beans in water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and cook 6 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • In an 8x8 inch baking dish, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, pimentos, and pepper. Stir in the green beans. Sprinkle with French-fried onions.
  • Bake, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the casserole is hot and bubbly in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 339.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are wilted, bruised, or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the beans, where the stem was attached. You can also trim the beans into smaller pieces, if desired.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching is a quick process of boiling the beans in water and then immediately transferring them to an ice bath. This helps to preserve the beans' color and crispness.
  • Cook the pimiento peppers: Pimiento peppers can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can roast them, grill them, or sauté them. Roasting or grilling brings out their smoky flavor, while sautéing them in butter or oil gives them a more mellow flavor.
  • Make the dressing: The dressing for this dish is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and seasonings. You can use any type of vinegar you like, but white vinegar or apple cider vinegar are good choices.
  • Assemble the salad: Once the beans, peppers, and dressing are ready, simply combine them in a bowl and toss to coat. You can serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This pimiento green bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your beans crisp or tender, roasted or sautéed, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this pimiento green bean salad a try!

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