I have been searching for an alternative to French fries for, well, most of my life. Sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative, but sweet potatoes still carry quite a bit of carbohydrates. Sweet potato fries are a bit labor intensive and time consuming to prepare (at least without using a fryer), too. I have discovered an alternative that still satisfies my craving for French fries.
Green bean fries are the best!
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees (Fahrenheit)
2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Take as many fresh green beans as you want, or as many as will fit in a single layer on the cookie sheet, and rinse.
4. Pat these dry with a towel, and then remove the stem ends of the green beans.
5. Place green beans in a bowl or a large ziplock bag.
6. Add oil of your choice (I use extra virgin olive oil) to very lightly coat the green beans. This is approximately 2 tbsp of oil for an entire gallon bag of green beans, with oil remaining in the bag after green beans have been removed.
7. Add seasoning of your choice. 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper is my favorite mixture.
8. Toss the green beans, or shake the bag, to coat thoroughly.
9. Place in a single layer on the cookie sheet.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Flip the green beans. Bake for another 8-10 minutes until desired level of crispiness.
I prefer mine to be a bit like a soggy McDonald’s fry, and so I only cook for 8 minutes each time. Cayenne and chili powder could also be added to make green bean fries with a kick.
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