Thanks for sharing! We have an "improved" (much larger
space) TJ's just a few minutes away by car, so everything is
easy for me to find.

For everyone else, the frozen beans are haricot vert.
http://www.hormel.com/kitchen/glossa...522&catitemid=

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On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 06:18:33 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

> Fried Green Beans with Sautéed Onions
>
> Ingredients:
> 1 pkg Trader Joe's+ Frozen Green Beans (approximately 2lb)
> 1 large yellow* onion, sliced
> 1 large red onion, sliced
> 2 Tbs. Bacon Fat
> 1 tsp. Kosher salt flakes
> optional -- 1 - 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
>
> Method:
> In a large (12" non-stick is my preferred) skillet, melt bacon
> fat while slicing onions. Add onion slices and caramelize. Remove
> onions and dump in bag of beans to same skillet. Flip beans while
> cooking to allow them to caramelize. Add onions back in. Cook for
> another three minutes and flip to mix onions and beans thoroughly.
> Sprinkle with Kosher salt flakes and pepper. Serve immediately.
>
> For Smaller Portions, small red and yellow* onions may be used,
> with 1/2 the bag instead of the whole.
>
> * Maui onions or Valencia onions may be used if looking for a more
> sweet taste. At US$2.33 to US$2.99 / lb., these varieties tend to
> be too expensive for me, though.
>
> + I've used both frozen and fresh green beans. None of my
> daughter-units can't tell the difference so convenience rules the
> day.
>
> The Ranger


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