CRISPY GREEN BEANS WITH HORSERADISH-WASABI DIP

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These Southern-style, crispy fried green beans are sure to become your favorite appetizer in no time. My family and friends BEG me to make them!

Provided by Grace Philpot

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup buttermilk ranch dressing
¼ cup peeled, seeded, and finely chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon milk
1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
¾ tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Make the dip by combining the buttermilk ranch dressing, cucumber, milk, horseradish, wasabi, salt, and cayenne pepper into a blender. Blend on low until well mixed. Pour into a small bowl and refrigerate. The dip will thicken as it chills.
  • Place the broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beans, cover, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are bright green and tender, about 8 minutes. Immediately drain beans into a colander and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine the beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in another shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Working with a handful of beans at a time, dip each bean first into flour, then into the egg mixture, and then into the bread crumb mixture. Place beans on a plate until all are coated.
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet (or use a deep fat fryer) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the beans several at a time, without crowding, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool. Serve with horseradish-wasabi dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 2381.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

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