String Beans Fried with Eggs
String Beans Fried with Eggs
Yet another recipe for fried green string beans, now accompanied by scrambled eggs.
Any kind of string beans will work good for this one: green or yellow, thin or thick, whole or cut – just adjust boiling time so they are cooked enough but not too soft when done.
I don’t think there can be too much eggs used when cooking string beans. Even though there are only 2 on the picture and I ended up using 3, but actually think 4 would be even better, so just cook to your taste!
Ingredients:
- 1lb of green string beans
- 2-3 eggs
- 1-2 tbsp of butter
- Salt to taste
How to prepare, step-by-step:
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Prepare ingredients: any kind of string beans will work here, green or yellow, the thinner they are the less boiling time they require:
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If beans require cleaning – do it (I had ready to cook and clean french beans, they had steam parts removed already); then rinse beans with cold water:
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Bring a cooking to boil, salt water and put beans in; cook beans over heavy boiling for 3-5 minutes (as I said before the thinner string beans are, the less time they need to be boiling), just try them from time to time – they should be not too soft and even crispy when you bite one (but still beatable):
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Pour boiled green beans to colander and rinse with cold water until cooled down completely, then set aside to drain water:
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Scramble eggs with a bit of salt in small bowl (even though on the picture above I have only 2 eggs, I ended up using 3):
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Warm up a skillet with with high sides over moderate low heat, and melt butter on it:
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Add string beans to the skillet and fry them over for a bit (stir from time to time) just until extra water is all gone:
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Then pour beaten eggs in:
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And fry beans and eggs together stirring, just until eggs are cooked:
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Serve warm as a side dish or no meat main dish:
String Beans Fried with Eggs Recipe: Step 10
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This recipe reminded me of my childhood. My grandmother used to make something similar but added a little onion and also tomatoes. Thanks!
I will try next time with onions and tomatoes, thanks for the idea!
Similar recipe with just butter: https://www.enjoyyourcooking.com/sides/green-beans-fried-with-butter.html