Bean Recipes are always the best option for lunch and dinner. But how about trying it in different ways?
PICKLED FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEAN RECIPES
1 can beans
1 tsp. pickling spice
2 tsp. artificial sweetener
1/3 c. vinegar
Steam beans 5 minutes or less and strain. Mix rest of ingredients and
bring to a boil. Strain to rid of spices. If needed you can add vinegar
or sweetener to taste. Pour over beans and let stand overnight.
BAKED BEANS
2 (16 oz.) cans French style beans
1 tbsp. dehydrated onion flakes
1 c. tomato juice
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
Artificial sweetener to equal 12 tsp. sugar
Drain beans and empty into bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix
lightly and turn into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
SPANISH STRING BEANS
1 sm. jar pimento
1/4 tsp. onion flakes
2 tbsp. skim milk solids
1/2 c. chicken bouillon
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen French style green beans
Simmer pimentos, onion flakes and skim milk. Simmer in chicken
bouillon for 10 minutes. Add frozen beans, cover and cook until beans
are done. Do not over cook beans.
COUNTRY STYLE CHILI
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 pt. canned tomatoes (2 c.)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and pieces
1 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 1/4 c. cayenne pepper
Brown ground beef with fat; drain. Add kidney beans, canned
tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne
pepper. Simmer 1/2 hour. While simmering, cook frozen mixed
vegetables according to directions. Add mushrooms and cooked
vegetables to chili and simmer for an additional 1/2 hour. 6 servings.
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 bread, 2 lean meat and 2 vegetables; calories:
246; carbohydrates: 24 gm; protein 23 gm; fat 7 gm.
