Creole-style yellow wax beans are loaded with color and flavor when you add tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper. The tasty combination is a great way to elevate the mild flavored beans. You could add a dash of cayenne for spicy flavor or use stewed tomatoes instead of plain diced tomatoes. The wax beans make a tasty, colorful side dish to serve with a roast, chicken, steaks, or pork.
Garden-fresh wax beans are wonderful, or use a combination of green and yellow beans.
PrintCreole Wax Beans
Add a burst of color and flavor to your meal with these vibrant Creole-style wax beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 cups trimmed and cut yellow wax beans
- 1 teaspoon salt for the cooking water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot or onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put the wax beans in a medium saucepan and cover with water; add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the beans to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, or as tender as you like. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and aromatic.
- Add the flour to the vegetables and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Add the wax beans and heat through.
