NEW ORLEANS STYLE STRING BEANS

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From Mad Hungry by Lucinda Scala Quinn. The honey and cajun seasoning make a fantastic combo. You can leave out the cognac and still have a good result, in fact it may be even better without!

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs green beans, stem ends removed
8 garlic cloves
4 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
1/4 cup cognac

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and garlic. Blanch for 3 minutes and drain.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, honey, and Creole seasoning. Let honey melt in with the olive oil and spices.
  • Pat the drained beans and garlic cloves dry with a paper towel. Add them to pan and toss gently to coat with the honey and spice mixture. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn off burner and pour cognac into the pan and flambe the beans until the alcohol is cooked off.

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