Mr. Green Jean's Green Beans
A Quick & Easy Potluck Dish
OK, it's possible that Mr. Green Jeans never had a bite of these beans. The recipe might have actually come from either Captain Kangaroo or Bunny Rabbit. Maybe even Mr. Moose.
In any case, we're rapidly approaching the potluck season. Every office, church, fraternal organization, bridge club and den of thieves will be holding multiple potluck dinners for the next three months.
This is an easy, almost foolproof recipe that rarely fails to draw compliments. It takes less than 15 minutes to make (not counting overnight marinating) and can be made with one dish and one utensil (assuming you'll use your hands for mixing. Me, I spring for a spoon. What's one more utensil to wash, anyway?)
OK, here we go...
Mr. Green Jean's Green Beans
Procure a large serving bowl. If you've got a Tupperware version with a tight-fitting lid, so much the better. Otherwise, set aside some foil or plastic wrap. Use a laundry marker to write your last name on the bottom of the bowl, otherwise that rat-bastard from Accounting will steal your Tupperware like he did last year.
Into the bowl, dump two well-drained cans of french-cut green beans. Use a quality brand like Green Giant or Del Monte. Store brands are often full of stems and grasshoppers.
Slice and quarter a large red onion. Remove the woody core ends and the papery outer layer. Slice the onion into thin slices, just as thin as you can manage. Scatter the onion strips over the green beans.
Pour over the green beans and onions a large bottle of Zesty Italian salad dressing. You can use Creamy Italian or Newman's Own, or even one of those mix-it-yourself kits with the spice envelope and the little cruet.
Use your hands or a spoon to stir everything together and get all the beans & onions coated with the salad dressing. If you've got Tupperware, just put on the lid, burp it tight, and commence to shaking for a few minutes. Play some Tito Puente for your salad shaking accompaniment.
You can serve immediately, or you can leave in the fridge overnight to let the flavors meld. If you felt like adding some diced pimientos or a pinch of garlic powder, that's entirely up to you.
Mucho Gusto, y'all!
OK, it's possible that Mr. Green Jeans never had a bite of these beans. The recipe might have actually come from either Captain Kangaroo or Bunny Rabbit. Maybe even Mr. Moose.
In any case, we're rapidly approaching the potluck season. Every office, church, fraternal organization, bridge club and den of thieves will be holding multiple potluck dinners for the next three months.
This is an easy, almost foolproof recipe that rarely fails to draw compliments. It takes less than 15 minutes to make (not counting overnight marinating) and can be made with one dish and one utensil (assuming you'll use your hands for mixing. Me, I spring for a spoon. What's one more utensil to wash, anyway?)
OK, here we go...
Mr. Green Jean's Green Beans
Procure a large serving bowl. If you've got a Tupperware version with a tight-fitting lid, so much the better. Otherwise, set aside some foil or plastic wrap. Use a laundry marker to write your last name on the bottom of the bowl, otherwise that rat-bastard from Accounting will steal your Tupperware like he did last year.
Into the bowl, dump two well-drained cans of french-cut green beans. Use a quality brand like Green Giant or Del Monte. Store brands are often full of stems and grasshoppers.
Slice and quarter a large red onion. Remove the woody core ends and the papery outer layer. Slice the onion into thin slices, just as thin as you can manage. Scatter the onion strips over the green beans.
Pour over the green beans and onions a large bottle of Zesty Italian salad dressing. You can use Creamy Italian or Newman's Own, or even one of those mix-it-yourself kits with the spice envelope and the little cruet.
Use your hands or a spoon to stir everything together and get all the beans & onions coated with the salad dressing. If you've got Tupperware, just put on the lid, burp it tight, and commence to shaking for a few minutes. Play some Tito Puente for your salad shaking accompaniment.
You can serve immediately, or you can leave in the fridge overnight to let the flavors meld. If you felt like adding some diced pimientos or a pinch of garlic powder, that's entirely up to you.
Mucho Gusto, y'all!
posted by El Capitan | 3:51 PM
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