Grandma's Yellow Wax String Beans
Experience the nostalgic flavors of Grandma's classic yellow wax string beans recipe. These tender beans are cooked to perfection and combined with butter, savory cracker crumbs, and a touch of salt and pepper for a comforting and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the dish | |
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| 1 1⁄4 | lbs fresh yellow wax beans |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1⁄4 | cup crushed Ritz crackers or Townhouse crackers (about 6 crackers) |
| salt & freshly ground black pepper | |
Instructions
For cooking the beans | |
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| 1. | Begin by cooking the fresh yellow wax beans in salted boiling water until they reach a soft and tender texture, not crispy. Drain the beans thoroughly. |
| 2. | Add the butter to the cooked beans and gently mix until the butter is fully melted. |
| 3. | Next, incorporate the crushed Ritz or Townhouse cracker crumbs, along with the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients, then serve the dish warm. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 94.9 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.1 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița