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Louisiana Green Beans

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Jazz up canned green beans with peppers, onions, and tomatoes!

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium green beans, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) low-sodium tomatoes

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel and chop the onion.
  3. Chop the green pepper and celery.
  4. Drain the liquid from the green beans. Rinse with water.
  5. Put the green beans in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover them
  6. Cook the green beans on low heat until tender. Then drain off the water.
  7. Combine all the ingredients in a skillet.
  8. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the celery is tender and the food is hot.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Bell Peppers Celery Green Beans Tomatoes

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