French green beans in a creamy sauce is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of tender, crisp green beans, a rich and flavorful cream sauce, and a hint of garlic creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This versatile side dish can be served with a variety of main courses, making it a great choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish for a holiday gathering, French green beans in cream is sure to be a hit.
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FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS
These beans are one of my favorite side dishes. I serve them at our church steak dinner. A smattering of onions can be used to pep up the mild flavor of the beans.-Hope Meece, Ambia, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute almonds in butter for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add beans and salt; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY GREEN BEANS WITH CREAM CHEESE
With only 3 ingredients, these easy-to-make green beans will have even the pickiest of kids eating them. Adults love them too!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain most of the water from the green beans and add the beans to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add butter and cream cheese to the saucepan with the green beans. Stir until melted and well incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 633 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CREAMY GREEN BEANS PARMESAN
This is a really old recipe that I've had forever. They're simple but good. You can substitute 1 pound of asparagus for the beans if you'd like.
Provided by Jodster
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; drop in the green beans and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the beans are bright green and barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg into the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Gently stir the beans into the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
FRENCH GREEN BEANS IN CREAM
I got this recipe from Good Housekeeping UK when at the Helsinki Airport a few weeks ago. Looked good and made for Canadian Thanksgiving. It was a hit! Very tasty and easy!
Provided by Cathy17
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 1 pan, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the ends off the beans, then cook in salted boiling water until just tender. I steam them til they are still crisp and bright green.
- Run cold water over beans to stop the cooking process.
- Melt butter in a large pan and gently cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add Prosciutto, garlic, and parsley and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a light boil. Do not leave unattended, otherwise cream will burn.
- Once mixture is hot, add green beans, mix to coat and warmed through.
- I did the sauce and green beans ahead, mixed them together and reheated on the stove. Turned out great!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 79.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.8
FRENCH GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off green beans, discarding any that are discolored or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain the green beans. Immediately submerge in ice water to chill and to retain their bright color.
- Alternatively, place the green beans in a colander. Place the colander on top of boiling potatoes to steam until tender, occasionally turning to cook evenly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
CREAMED GREEN BEANS
A family favorite for years, this special green bean recipe is a cinch to double and can be assembled ahead of time. When my nephews are coming for dinner, it's an absolute must! -Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in cornflakes and set aside. Melt remaining butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion and sugar; heat and stir until bubbly. Reduce heat; add the sour cream and stir until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes (do not boil). Fold in the beans. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and cornflake mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FRENCH BEANS WITH SOUR CREAM AND PAPRIKA
Make and share this French Beans With Sour Cream and Paprika recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the " tops" and "tails" off the beans and cut them into 2.5 cm ( 1 inch) lengths.
- Melt the butter in the pan and saute the onion gently for several minutes until soft and golden but not brown.
- Add half of the paprika, the beans, stock, salt and pepper, bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the sour cream, return pan to the heat and reheat without boiling.
- Transfer to a serving dish and and dust the top with the remaining paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.5, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 138.5, Carbohydrate 116.9, Fiber 44.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 35.1
FRENCH'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Wondering how to make green bean casserole? In this green bean casserole recipe, creamy mushroom sauce surrounds tender green beans, topped with French's Crispy Fried Onions.
Provided by The French's Food Company LLC.
Categories Thanksgiving Christmas Green Bean Onion Side Mushroom Casserole/Gratin
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix soup, milk, and pepper in a 1 1/2 -qt. baking dish. Stir in beans and 2/3 cup Crispy Fried Onions.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 min. or until hot. Stir.
- Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 min. until onions are golden.
- This recipe is made available as a courtesy by The French's Food Company LLC.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately remove the green beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the cream sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
- Add the shallots to the saucepan and cook until they are softened. This will take about 2-3 minutes. Stir the garlic into the saucepan and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Stirring constantly will prevent the garlic from burning.
- Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. You can use a teaspoon to test the thickness. Just scoop up a small amount of sauce and let it cool for a few seconds before tasting.
- Stir the blanched green beans into the cream sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the green beans are heated through.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the green beans immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
French green beans in cream are a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The tender-crisp green beans are coated in a rich and creamy sauce, and the dish is often served with grilled or roasted chicken or fish. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
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