Creole Wax Beans Recipes

CREOLE WAX BEANS

Steps:

• Cook onion and green pepper in oil and butter until onion is tender yellow.
• Blend in flour, add tomatoes with juice gradually and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add salt, pepper and beans. Heat thoroughly.

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.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. Soak kidney beans overnight.
• Drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
• Stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
• Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
• Mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• About 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Serve red beans over cooked rice.

CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Soak kidney beans overnight.
• Pour out water and add 3 quarts fresh water.
• Chop onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
• Add to beans.
• Add salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low heat 4 hours.
• Cut smoked sausage in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
• Add to beans and cook 45 minutes.
• Stir beans occasionally while cooking.
• Rice: Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to boil.
• Add 1 cup rice; cover and simmer on low until water steams away.
• Serve Red Beans over hot, steaming rice.