NEW ORLEANS STYLE STRING BEANS

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From Mad Hungry by Lucinda Scala Quinn. The honey and cajun seasoning make a fantastic combo. You can leave out the cognac and still have a good result, in fact it may be even better without!

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs green beans, stem ends removed
8 garlic cloves
4 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
1/4 cup cognac

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and garlic. Blanch for 3 minutes and drain.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, honey, and Creole seasoning. Let honey melt in with the olive oil and spices.
  • Pat the drained beans and garlic cloves dry with a paper towel. Add them to pan and toss gently to coat with the honey and spice mixture. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn off burner and pour cognac into the pan and flambe the beans until the alcohol is cooked off.

Makenna Larimer
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Not bad, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


ExecutiveMiner
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Easy to make and very tasty.


Randall Richey
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These beans were delicious! Will definitely make again.


Haji Gulaslam
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I'm not a big fan of string beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


Claudette Randle
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover string beans.


Milo Cos
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These beans were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved them!


Angel Limeta
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Loved this recipe! The beans were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Catherine Mbiti
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These beans were delicious! The bacon and onion gave them a great flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Prince Aqib
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I'm not a big fan of string beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


love ave
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served them with grilled chicken and they were the perfect accompaniment.


Subhan Jatt Subhan
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These beans were so good! I loved the combination of flavors. The bacon and onion gave the beans a savory flavor, while the bell pepper and Creole seasoning added a bit of sweetness and spice.


Ah Mishu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the beans. They were so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Katya Rueda
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover string beans. I had a bunch of beans that were starting to wilt and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The beans turned out great and my family loved them.


Shakib Nazmul
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These string beans were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Neelam Nasim
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always perfectly cooked and the flavor is amazing. I love the addition of the Creole seasoning, it really gives the dish a unique flavor.


Natasha Bweupe
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These New Orleans-style string beans are a delicious and easy side dish. The beans are cooked in a flavorful broth with bacon, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. They're then finished with a sprinkle of Creole seasoning. I served them with grilled chick