Best 5 Dressed Up French Green Beans Recipes

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DRESSED-UP FRENCH GREEN BEANS



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Our Test Kitchen adds lemon juice, bacon crumbles and Dijon mustard to transform everyday green beans into a standout partner for any entree. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups frozen French-style green beans
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain beans; add bacon mixture and gently stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRENCH-CUT GREEN BEANS WITH DILL BUTTER



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A dab of butter and fresh dill turns plain-old green beans into a dish worthy of Sunday dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound French-cut green beans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare beans, trim both ends with a paring knife, or snap off. Cut beans in half into approximately equal-size pieces, then carefully split each bean in half lengthwise with a paring knife.
  • Bring 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large skillet. Add beans. Cover; cook over medium-low heat until tender, 16 to 20 minutes.
  • Toss with remaining tablespoon butter and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g

PARMESAN-GARLIC BUTTER GREEN BEANS



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Give those green beans a little razzle-dazzle with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, some garlic and only 15 minutes of prep time!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups frozen whole green beans
2 tablespoons butter
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook green beans as directed on bag to desired doneness--except do not season to taste; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is tender.
  • Pour garlic butter over cooked green beans; stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST GREEN BEANS



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This recipe uses canned French cut green beans, combined with fresh bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for a tasty side dish.

Provided by HOLLYELIZABETH02

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound sliced bacon, diced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, diced
2 (15.5 ounce) cans French-cut green beans, drained
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place bacon into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook for a few minutes to soften the mushrooms. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 770.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

DRESSED UP ITALIAN GREEN BEANS



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Green beans were never a favorite vegetable of mine, until I tasted this version of them. Try to use fresh green beans, but frozen will work in a pinch. This is wonderful with asparagus also!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
3 cups water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
  • Combine beans and water in a dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • drain.
  • Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain beans and set aside.
  • Saute mushrooms and next 7 ingredients in oil in a Dutch oven.
  • Stir in beans and cook until thoroughly heated.
  • sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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