Southern · side
Creole Green Beans
Creole Green Beans reads sweetness 4.2, allium 4.0 and salinity 3.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern side, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 4.2 · Allium 4.0 · Salinity 3.0 · Richness 2.8 · Fruity 2.6 · Sourness 2.5 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Umami 1.5 · Bitterness 1.4 · Earthy 1.2 · Warm Spice 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Heat 0.7 · Floral 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
Time & effort: about 27 min (12 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 42.6 kcal, 1 g protein, 2.4 g fat, 4.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Cut the beans in half crosswise and then lengthwise (as for French-cut beans).
- Place in large saucepan.
- Add water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until beans are tender.
- Drain and return beans to the pot.
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- Arroz Rojo — Mexican
- Fossolia (Green Bean and Carrot Stir-Fry) — Ethiopian
- Gemista (Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers) — Greek
- Pisto Manchego — Spanish
- Pasta alla Norma — Italian · Sicily
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.