Bring some Creole heat to your kitchen with this delicious green beans recipe. Packed with flavorful ingredients like green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, these aren’t your average green beans!
Ingredients
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- dash of paprika
- 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
- 1 (16 oz.) can green peas
Cooking Instructions
- Saute green pepper and onion in hot bacon drippings until tender. Add flour, salt, sugar and paprika.
- Stir until blended. Add tomatoes and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in green peas; heat through and serve.
Calorie: 180
Total cooking time:30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Green Bean Bonanza
Hello, my culinary comrades! If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent far too much time pondering the mysteries of the universe, such as “Why do my socks always disappear in the wash?” and “Just what on earth is the secret to creating the perfect Creole Green Beans?” Well, I can’t help with the sock situation (I suspect a sock-eating monster lives in my dryer), but I can certainly share my journey to mastering the green bean game.
Step 1: The Sauté Soirée
I started off with a green pepper and an onion. I chopped them up while doing my best impersonation of a celebrity chef, complete with exaggerated hand gestures and speaking to an imaginary audience. You know, just another typical Tuesday night. Once my green pepper and onion were adequately diced, I tossed them into a hot pan sizzling with bacon drippings. The smell that wafted up was intoxicating, and I had to resist the urge to jump in and join them.
Step 2: The Flour, Salt, Sugar, and Paprika Party
Next came the flour, salt, sugar, and a dash of paprika. It felt like I was inviting some new friends to the party. I stirred it all together until it was as blended as a smoothie on a hot summer day. At this point, my kitchen smelled like a five-star restaurant, and I was feeling very proud of my culinary prowess.
Step 3: The Tomato Tango
Then it was time to add the tomatoes. I carefully mixed them in and let it all simmer, giving the flavors time to mingle and get to know one another. I busied myself with cleaning up and belting out show tunes for about 15 minutes. (I find that my food tastes better when serenaded.)
Step 4: The Grand Green Pea Gala
Finally, it was time for the piece de resistance: the green peas. I lovingly stirred them in, ensuring they were properly introduced to their tomato, pepper, and onion pals. Then I heated it all through and served it up.
The Verdict
As I took my first bite, I closed my eyes and savored the flavors. The green pepper and onion were tender, the bacon drippings added a smoky richness, the tomatoes brought a tangy sweetness, and the peas… oh, the peas! They were the perfect finishing touch to my Creole masterpiece.
So, my friends, that’s how I conquered the Creole Green Bean challenge. I hope you find this tale of my culinary exploits both helpful and entertaining. If you happen to have a solution to the sock-eating monster predicament, do send it my way. Until then, I’ll be here, creating more delicious dishes and wondering where my socks go.
