addelapp5 0 Posted October 19, 2009 Okay... I'm 7 months post-op and I can tolerate ANY kind of potato... except for french fries. Now I'm not big on them, but sometimes they just sound good. Someone told me the other day to bake my green Beans. Well... I love green Beans. I typically boil or steam them lightly (because they have to be super crunchy still!). But the thought of putting them in the oven kind of freaked me out. But the woman said they'd be amazing, so I braved it. They were great! I can't eat a ton of them and I just cook for myself so I snapped and washed 10 beans and put them in a ziploc bag. Put a tiny bit of extra-virgin olive oil in along with a bit of salt and pepper and shook them around until they were well coated. Then they went in the oven to bake at 400 for about 30 minutes (flip them 1/2 way through). Mine started getting pretty dark, but I was told to let them look "burnt". They came out a little sweet, salty and crunchy. Man they were good! It was a nice change of pace for me and really solved my french fry craving while still being good for me. Anyway, if you're looking for something like that, give the beans a try. I doubt you'll be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apples2 19 Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for the recipe. Anything new to "mix it up" is welcome in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marmite_crumpet 0 Posted October 19, 2009 I'm gonna try this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollygreen1955 0 Posted October 20, 2009 yummo how about some grated cheese on it :cursing::drool::scared2::drool::huh2::drool::drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonflylover 0 Posted October 20, 2009 mmmmmmm i can't wait to try this. this is how i cook my brussel sprouts.. thanks!!:cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollygreen1955 0 Posted October 20, 2009 I wonder if it would work for eggplant but peel off the skin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apples2 19 Posted October 20, 2009 I wonder if it would work for eggplant but peel off the skin I do a version of this with sweet potato "sticks". 3-4 of them are a nice addition to a meal. I lightly spray them with olive oil and shake a combo of Splenda and cinnamon on them.:cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHomeCC 2 Posted October 20, 2009 I would have NEVER thought of that in a million years, I will try that Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrie 6 Posted October 20, 2009 In the bulk section of my health food store there is a bin with crispy veggies. It's a mix but has dried, crispy, zucinni, green Beans, carrots, sweet potato, and a couple other things I can't identify. they are a nice snack and a pleasant healthy change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzdavis 0 Posted October 20, 2009 We have french fried green Beans in the restaurants all over our town. Try dipping them in some ff ranch dressing. You won't miss potatoes at all........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollygreen1955 0 Posted October 20, 2009 We have french fried green Beans in the restaurants all over our town. Try dipping them in some ff ranch dressing. You won't miss potatoes at all........ :cursing::drool::scared2::drool::huh2::drool::drool::drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2911plans 16 Posted October 20, 2009 Okay... I'm 7 months post-op and I can tolerate ANY kind of potato... except for french fries. Now I'm not big on them, but sometimes they just sound good. Someone told me the other day to bake my green Beans. Well... I love green Beans. I typically boil or steam them lightly (because they have to be super crunchy still!). But the thought of putting them in the oven kind of freaked me out. But the woman said they'd be amazing, so I braved it. They were great! I can't eat a ton of them and I just cook for myself so I snapped and washed 10 beans and put them in a ziploc bag. Put a tiny bit of extra-virgin olive oil in along with a bit of salt and pepper and shook them around until they were well coated. Then they went in the oven to bake at 400 for about 30 minutes (flip them 1/2 way through). Mine started getting pretty dark, but I was told to let them look "burnt". They came out a little sweet, salty and crunchy. Man they were good! It was a nice change of pace for me and really solved my french fry craving while still being good for me. Anyway, if you're looking for something like that, give the beans a try. I doubt you'll be disappointed. addelapp I tried these tonight and they were delicious! My 14 year old who hates veggies loved them. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted 2 Posted October 21, 2009 This sounds so good. Can't wait to try them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
addelapp5 0 Posted October 22, 2009 I do a version of this with sweet potato "sticks". 3-4 of them are a nice addition to a meal. I lightly spray them with olive oil and shake a combo of Splenda and cinnamon on them.:thumbup: Ooh... I never thought of that. How long do you cook them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassyB 0 Posted October 22, 2009 I tried the green Beans last night...they were great! :thumbup: I will have to try the sweet potato next. Thanks for the great ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites