There just is not always time to prepare and make a fresh vegetable.  Other times, what does not look bad in the produce department of your grocer, is super high-priced due to seasonality.  Times like those, I might reach for a can of “Italian Cut” Green Beans.  Frankly, I know something about “Italian” food and I have no idea what’s Italian about them, but they are the best canned green beans out there.  You will find them packed by Furmano’s as well as Allen’s.

A couple of months ago, I promised to share a secret I use to add character and flavor when I prepare canned or frozen vegetables.  That secret is Tabasco Sauce.  I use very little, such a small amount no one will ever know it is there.  Even so, it “brightens” the flavor and will have your diners exclaiming, “These beans are good tonight”.  So, grab a can of Italian Cut Green Beans and put them in your pantry.  Then, the next time you need a vegetable side dish and nothing else seems to fit, try my secret!

Canned Green Beans

 

Author: OldGuy

Recipe type: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep time:  1 min

Cook time:  4 mins

Total time:  5 mins

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Ingredients

• 1 14 Ounce Can of Italian Cut Green Beans
• 1 Tablespoon Butter or Margarine
• 2 Drops of Tabasco Regular Hot Sauce
• Salt to Taste
• 3 Twists of the Black Pepper Grinder

Instructions

1. Open the green beans and drain most, but not all of the juice into the sink. Pour beans and remaining juice into a small sauce pan. Place on a burner and set the heat to medium.
2. Add the butter and allow it to melt and the juice to come to a simmer. Do not stir a lot ... these are canned beans and will break easily.
3. Add the Tabasco, salt and pepper. Stir carefully once around. Remove from heat, cover and use within 5 minutes or you will need to reheat them.

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