Anyone NOT like green bean fries? - Page 2

mygrneyesf · 11-17-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kensbev

Ricardo, to avoid the burning on the bottom, I always line the pan with parchment paper. Ok, it's actually to avoid washing a burned pan, but it does prevent the burning on the bottom, too.

OMG -- that was going to be my very NEXT QUESTION! What to do to get the burned cookies sheet clean w/o destroying it with steel wool!!

KlingonBabe · 11-17-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mygrneyesf

OMG -- that was going to be my very NEXT QUESTION! What to do to get the burned cookies sheet clean w/o destroying it with steel wool!!

silpat

Kensbev · 11-17-2008, 08:26 PM

When I first burned 'em to the pan, I had nothing but Dawn and plenty of patience.

I had used a jelly roll pan (the kind with sides), so I squirted a little Dawn on it, used my sprayer hose thingy to fill the pan with water and let it soak overnight.

If I'd had a good scrubber, I probably would have destroyed the pan, though.

malibu2008 · 11-18-2008, 09:47 AM

mmm love em... had them again last night

Kensbev · 11-18-2008, 09:52 AM

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silpat

What a brilliant idea, KB! That would save me loads of money on parchment paper, too!

Lenae · 11-20-2008, 08:29 PM

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Nothing sticks to my Circulon baking sheets![/COLOR]

retroworx · 11-20-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gharkness

I dunno, I guess it's because I'm older (no kids in the house to take care of), but my DH knows where the kitchen is, and if he doesn't like what I cook, when I cook it, then he's certainly welcome to help himself.

G:

I love your straight talk! Can we get you a call-in radio show??

P.S. AWESOME new pic -- I can finally see your face!

Disco Superfly · 12-06-2008, 04:19 PM

My experience with fresh green beans

I tried them first in the oven on a light baking pan and they shrivelled up to almost burnt, ate em anyway. I read that frozen is best, who knows.. and mine certainly werent pleasingly crispy.

I tried something else, shook some fresh green beans in with some olive oil, put in a ceramic long dish and popped into microwave, expected them to suck. Cooked them on hi for 15 mins, then took em out, drained off excess oil (important) and put em back in for 10 mins. Ima tellin ya, they were crispy, light brown and green, not as ugly as the ones I did in my convection oven, and THIS is how I expected them to taste. Oh my! No catsup/ketchup needed!

I'll never do them in the oven again.

Sammy

mygrneyesf · 12-10-2008, 03:13 PM

Wow - that's a long time in the microwave, I would never have considered that! I think I will try it!! Thanks, Sammy!

Disco Superfly · 12-10-2008, 03:30 PM

I should add that if you put too many in the dish, they don't turn out right, I did about the equivilant of 2 layers of beans, covering the bottom, then another layer.

Sammy

polarbear · 12-15-2008, 07:32 AM

I tried them and didn't like them at all. Just tasted like overcooked green beans.

I also have to say that I don't try and replicate carby foods in low carb forms. I think if I really have to have a french fry or sweet potato fry, I'll just have some and get it over with.

LCKaren · 12-17-2008, 10:10 PM

I have perfected a cooking time that works for my oven. Each oven is going to heat differently so you have to work at it a little bit to see what works for you.

I cook them for a total of 1 hr at 275 (mixing them around after the first half hour). Then I crank the temp up to 325 and cook for about another 15 min. The slower cooking seems to mean fewer burned ones for me.

I just line the cookie sheet with foil before cooking and clean up is easy!

Zenngrl · 04-03-2009, 11:21 AM

Which work better the frozen or the fresh?

LCKaren · 04-03-2009, 12:52 PM

I have only used frozen and they work great...but I think others have used fresh...

Will0wbee · 05-06-2009, 11:27 AM

These are incredible ... the crunchier you make them, the more like fries they really are.

cunique · 05-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Hello everyone,

Yes they are good. And why not just regular green beans? Very tasty too! I hope your meal was enjoyable. You have probably eaten this meal already....

Jonahsafta · 05-12-2009, 07:29 PM

MY husband had the left overs ..he came home and said "Where did you get that recipe?"" When can you make more?" I love it

vli1127 · 05-12-2009, 07:34 PM

OK, I give. What is silpat? I thought maybe it was Trekky term?

mayoi · 05-14-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

I make what I want. He can eat what he likes. If he's still hungry, there's the car keys. McD's isn't that far.

VesperLynd13 · 05-24-2009, 09:46 PM

I love green been fries. I have a deep fryer and i just fry those puppies for about 7 min until they turn nice and crispy.

vli1127 · 05-26-2009, 07:06 PM

I made these yesterday for my BF and I. His first taste, he didn't like them. He thought they tasted like . . . well. . . burnt green beans LOL.

flourchild · 05-27-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vli1127

OK, I give. What is silpat? I thought maybe it was Trekky term?

Silpat is a cooking mat often used in place of parchment paper. Resistant to heat, easy to clean and available at grocery stores, cooking supply stores and the like. Every baker needs at least one!

locarbinaz · 06-09-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VesperLynd13

I love green been fries. I have a deep fryer and i just fry those puppies for about 7 min until they turn nice and crispy.

See, now that sounds more like it. I remember eating something like that at PF Chang's once, but they were partially coated in tempura. Deeeelicious.

NutritionIsMyJob · 07-03-2009, 01:15 PM

This recipe sounded so good to me that I immediately called my DH on his cell and asked him to pick up a big bag of frozen green beans! I'm trying this recipe right away!!!

05-06-2009, 11:27 AM	#45
Will0wbee Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cornelius, NC Posts: 2 Gallery: Will0wbee WOE: ~NONE~ 4 now Start Date: May 2009	UGLINESS is BLISS These are incredible ... the crunchier you make them, the more like fries they really are.

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11-17-2008, 08:26 PM	#33
Kensbev Guest Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Atlanta Posts: 536 Gallery: Kensbev Stats: 155/133/? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/1/2008	When I first burned 'em to the pan, I had nothing but Dawn and plenty of patience. I had used a jelly roll pan (the kind with sides), so I squirted a little Dawn on it, used my sprayer hose thingy to fill the pan with water and let it soak overnight. If I'd had a good scrubber, I probably would have destroyed the pan, though.

11-18-2008, 09:47 AM	#34
malibu2008 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 219 Gallery: malibu2008 Stats: 92/110 BABY!/120? WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2008	mmm love em... had them again last night

11-20-2008, 08:29 PM	#36
Lenae Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Posts: 58 Gallery: Lenae Stats: 5'2 Sz~14/12/5 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: September 2008	[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Nothing sticks to my Circulon baking sheets![/COLOR]

12-06-2008, 04:19 PM	#38
Disco Superfly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 795 Gallery: Disco Superfly Stats: 280/157/155 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: 2001	My experience with fresh green beans I tried them first in the oven on a light baking pan and they shrivelled up to almost burnt, ate em anyway. I read that frozen is best, who knows.. and mine certainly werent pleasingly crispy. I tried something else, shook some fresh green beans in with some olive oil, put in a ceramic long dish and popped into microwave, expected them to suck. Cooked them on hi for 15 mins, then took em out, drained off excess oil (important) and put em back in for 10 mins. Ima tellin ya, they were crispy, light brown and green, not as ugly as the ones I did in my convection oven, and THIS is how I expected them to taste. Oh my! No catsup/ketchup needed! I'll never do them in the oven again. Sammy

12-10-2008, 03:13 PM	#39
mygrneyesf Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36 Gallery: mygrneyesf	Wow - that's a long time in the microwave, I would never have considered that! I think I will try it!! Thanks, Sammy!

12-10-2008, 03:30 PM	#40
Disco Superfly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 795 Gallery: Disco Superfly Stats: 280/157/155 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: 2001	I should add that if you put too many in the dish, they don't turn out right, I did about the equivilant of 2 layers of beans, covering the bottom, then another layer. Sammy

12-15-2008, 07:32 AM	#41
polarbear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 1,121 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: polarbear Stats: 336/256/250 (first goal) WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: November 1, 2008	I tried them and didn't like them at all. Just tasted like overcooked green beans. I also have to say that I don't try and replicate carby foods in low carb forms. I think if I really have to have a french fry or sweet potato fry, I'll just have some and get it over with.

12-17-2008, 10:10 PM	#42
LCKaren Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 404 Gallery: LCKaren Stats: 210/148/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/19/08 (2nd start)	I have perfected a cooking time that works for my oven. Each oven is going to heat differently so you have to work at it a little bit to see what works for you. I cook them for a total of 1 hr at 275 (mixing them around after the first half hour). Then I crank the temp up to 325 and cook for about another 15 min. The slower cooking seems to mean fewer burned ones for me. I just line the cookie sheet with foil before cooking and clean up is easy!

04-03-2009, 11:21 AM	#43
Zenngrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 5,146 Gallery: Zenngrl Stats: Nunya :O) WOE: My Own Low Carb Plan Start Date: 10/5/2009	Which work better the frozen or the fresh?

04-03-2009, 12:52 PM	#44
LCKaren Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 404 Gallery: LCKaren Stats: 210/148/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/19/08 (2nd start)	I have only used frozen and they work great...but I think others have used fresh...

05-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#46
cunique Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Gallery: cunique	Hello everyone, Yes they are good. And why not just regular green beans? Very tasty too! I hope your meal was enjoyable. You have probably eaten this meal already....

05-12-2009, 07:29 PM	#47
Jonahsafta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811 Gallery: Jonahsafta Stats: 179/152.0/149 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/2/09	MY husband had the left overs ..he came home and said "Where did you get that recipe?"" When can you make more?" I love it

05-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#48
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,730 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	OK, I give. What is silpat? I thought maybe it was Trekky term?

05-24-2009, 09:46 PM	#50
VesperLynd13 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 112 Gallery: VesperLynd13 WOE: BFL Start Date: 11/2/09	I love green been fries. I have a deep fryer and i just fry those puppies for about 7 min until they turn nice and crispy.

05-26-2009, 07:06 PM	#51
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,730 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	I made these yesterday for my BF and I. His first taste, he didn't like them. He thought they tasted like . . . well. . . burnt green beans LOL.

07-03-2009, 01:15 PM	#54
NutritionIsMyJob Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 152 Gallery: NutritionIsMyJob	This recipe sounded so good to me that I immediately called my DH on his cell and asked him to pick up a big bag of frozen green beans! I'm trying this recipe right away!!!