Creole Green Bean Salad Food

CREOLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon, onion and green pepper over medium heat until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Remove with a slotted spoon., Stir the flour, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and mustard into the drippings until blended. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans and add to skillet. Stir in bacon mixture.

EMERIL'S GREEN BEANS CREOLE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over high heat.
• Add bacon and ham and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add onions and cook, stirring until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and their juice and cook, stirring for 4 minutes.
• Add 2 cups of the water, salt, pepper and beans.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans begin to soften, about 20 minutes.
• Add remaining 1 cup water and cook until beans are very tender, about 10 minutes.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water and set aside.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the beans and add them to a mixing bowl.
• Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the mushrooms, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Turn the heat off and add the mixture to the bowl with the green beans. Toss until everything is creamy and thoroughly combined. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Top with the fried onions. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.

SCALLOPED CREOLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Fry bacon until crisp and set aside. Saute onion, celery, and bell pepper in bacon drippings until transparent.
• Transfer onion mixture to a medium sauce pan and add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, covered over low heat for 1 hour. (yes--1 hour!).
• Add cheese to sauce mixture and stir until melted.
• Place green beans in casserole dish, crumble bacon over beans, and pour sauce over top.
• Bake, uncovered for 1 hour.

EMERIL'S GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-low. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and prepare a large bowl of ice water. In another large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice; set aside.
• Cook green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer immediately to ice-water bath. Drain beans well, pat dry, and add to bowl with dressing. Set aside.
• Toss onion wedges with remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes per side. When cool, trim root end off, and thinly slice onions; add to bowl with green beans, and toss to combine.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water, rice, 1 tablespoon thyme and cayenne in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring just to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer rice to large bowl. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, dressing and remaining 2 tablespoons thyme; toss to combine. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
• Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.