Description

This nod to Basque-Style Green Bean Stew is the ultimate budget-friendly comfort meal because it’s big on flavor and brimming with feel-good ingredients.

Ingredients

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Base Skillet Ingredients:

1 large white onion, halved, thin slice
1 green bell pepper, thin slice
1 red bell pepper, thin slice
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup water

Other Ingredients:

1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ cups water
1 Tablespoon white miso paste *
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon hickory flavored liquid smoke *
1 teaspoon hot sauce *
16 oz. fresh green beans, ends snipped, 2-inch pieces

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (+/-)
Pinch to ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Serving Ideas:

Steamed Rice/quinoa
Flatbread, crusty bread, pita, naan
Drizzle hot sauce

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Instructions

Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
In a large skillet, add the sliced onions, green and red bell peppers, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
Then add ¼ cup of water, cover with a tight-fitting lid and sauté for several minutes.
Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
Next add all the Other Ingredients (except the green beans) and the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate, be sure to stir and melt the miso into the broth), bring to a boil. Then add the green beans, stir. Then lower to a low-percolating boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 10 minutes. Test for the tenderness of the green beans.
Remove the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, largely dependent upon the desired level of green bean tenderness.
Taste test, add additional seasonings, if needed. If additional seasonings are added, simmer for several more minutes.
Remove from the stove, cover with a lid to allow the flavors to marry and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.

Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Serving: 4 to 6 (makes 7 cups)