PW's Fresh Green Beans

So, you've purchased your green beans from Taylor's Produce, and now need to decide what to do with them? If you are like me, sometimes it is nice to do something other than boil them. I found this recipe from Pioneer Woman and gave it a try.

While I was making this, I didn't really think the taste difference would be worth the few extra steps it takes. Boy, was I wrong!! These were SO. so. SO. delicious. You must try them soon!


Here's what you need: (actually, you only need table salt OR kosher salt...I didn't read thoroughly...)

 1 lb green beans
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can substitute regular table salt; use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper

 1. Wash thoroughly and snap the ends of the green beans.

2. Melt the bacon grease (or butter, or oil) in the skillet on medium heat.

3. Add garlic and onions. Cook for a minute or two.

4. Add green beans and cook for a minute. The beans should turn bright green after a minute or two.

5. Add chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and black pepper. Turn heat to low and cover with a lid. (make sure the lid is cracked, so steam can escape.)

6. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Beans should be soft, but still crisp.

Give it a try and let us know what you think! These are definitely going in my regular recipe rotation!