Green Beans Creole

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Creole

Green Beans Creole is a vibrant, flavorful side dish featuring tender green beans simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with chopped celery and bell peppers. Perfect for those seeking a spicy, comforting addition to any meal, it pairs well with Southern, Creole, or Cajun cuisines.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
  • water
  • 16 oz. can tomatoes
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • dash of salt
  • dash of crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Steam green beans over water for 5 minutes, until just tender, or cook frozen beans as package directs.
  2. Combine the cooked green beans with tomatoes, chopped celery, bell pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large saucepan.
  3. Heat over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

32 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.2g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 7g 3% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9794.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 261.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 250.3mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 73.3mg 81% DV
Calcium 30.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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