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(TGI Friday) Crispy Green Beans


Submitted by mithril

Makes 6 servings

Green beans like served at Fridays.

Ingredients
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
6 ounce fresh green beans
1 cup flour
1 cup plain breadcrumbs or seasoned dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tbsp vegetable shortening
Directions
  1. Place beans in the broth.

  2. Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, then place in cold water to stop cooking process.

  3. Mix beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl.

  4. Measure 1 cup of flour into another shallow bowl.

  5. Combine bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder into a third bowl.

  6. Take a handful of beans out of the water and shake off excess liquid.

  7. Coat the beans with the flour, shaking to remove excess flour.

  8. Dip the beans, one at a time, into egg/milk mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture.

  9. Place the beans on a plate until all are coated.

  10. Heat the shortening or oil to 350*F in a heavy skillet(or use deep fryer). Use enough to cover the beans, about 1 1/2 inches.

  11. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.

  12. Drain on paper towels.

  13. To serve, place on a large platter and serve with the wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Enjoy!

Categories

Appetizers

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 282.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
10.0g
15%
Saturated Fat
3.0g
15%
Cholesterol
34mg
11%
Sodium
963mg
40%
Total Carbohydrates
33.5g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.3g
9%
Sugars
3.7g
Protein
10.5g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 10% Iron 14%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
    Bad points
  • High in sodium
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