Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)

HOW TO MAKE PEIXINHOS DA HORTA (FRIED GREEN BEANS)

Step 1: Wash, cut the ends and remove the green bean strings.

Step 2: In a saucepan, add the water, green beans, salt and the peeled onion. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3: Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook the green beans for about 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, drain the green beans and set aside.

Step 4: In a medium bowl, add the flour, eggs, pepper, chopped parsley and a little salt. Mix with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.

Step 5: Dip the green beans in the eggs mixture.

Step 6: Heat the oil in a skillet. Once the oil is shimmering, place the green beans in the fryer. Fry on both sides until golden brown.

Step 7: Transfer the fried green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.

Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)

A classic, crispy fried green beans recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare! Green beans dipped in a creamy mixture, fried in vegetable oil!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Appetizers, Quick & easy, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 1
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:15 m
Total Time:25 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) green beans
• 100 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• Pepper (to taste)
• Parsley (to taste)
• 1 small onion
• Salt (to taste)
• Vegetable oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash, cut the ends and remove the green bean strings.
2. In a saucepan, add the water, green beans, salt and the peeled onion. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat and cook the green beans for about 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, drain the green beans and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, add the flour, eggs, pepper, chopped parsley and a little salt. Mix with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.
5. Dip the green beans in the eggs mixture.
6. Heat the oil in a skillet. Once the oil is shimmering, place the green beans in the fryer. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
7. Transfer the fried green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)
Nutrition facts
Serves 1
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 674
Total Fat 14.5 g(19%)
Saturated Fat 4.5 g(22%)
Cholesterol 491 mg(164%)
Sodium 363 mg(16%)
Total Carbohydrate 105.5 g(38%)
Protein 33 g