Best 4 French Style Green Beans Recipes

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Transport yourself to the heart of French culinary traditions with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate French-style green beans. Discover the secret techniques and ingredients that elevate this simple dish into an elegant and flavorful masterpiece. From selecting the freshest green beans to mastering the art of achieving the perfect crisp-tender texture, we'll guide you through every step of creating this classic French side dish. Explore variations of this recipe, including the traditional French way of cooking green beans with shallots, butter, and parsley to more innovative approaches using herbs, spices, and other vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create a truly unforgettable French-style green beans dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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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

1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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From the Diabetic website. A touch of cider vinegar and dill seeds, plus a trio of chopped vegetables, adds sparkle to this side dish.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon light margarine
1 tablespoon water
9 ounces frozen french style no-salt-added green beans
1/2 cup finely chopped celery (1 medium rib)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dill seed
pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat margarine and water over medium heat until margarine melts, swirling to coat bottom.
  • Add beans and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, separating them with a fork. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly.
  • (Celery and onion should remain crisp.).

SALAD OF FRENCH-STYLE GREEN BEANS AND GOAT'S CHEESE



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French-style green beans (which is NOT the same as French green beans!) are great for salads: they are slightly sweeter than "normal" green beans, and because they are so flat they are easy to blanch quickly without losing any of the goodness. This recipe is great for picknicks -- bring the cheese separately and add to the salad just before serving. If you want to add some colour, add a finely cut tomato.

Provided by Is This Really Nece

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

250 g French style green beans, uncut
100 g black olives
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon
salt
fresh cracked black pepper
50 g fresh goat's cheese

Steps:

  • Juice the lemon. Cut the beans diagonally into broad diamond shapes (any shape will do, but this just looks pretty). Blanch them in boiling water in circa 2 mins and immediately rinse in cold water. Cut the olives into chunks. Mix beans, olives, oil, and lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Crumble the cheese over the salad.

FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this French Style Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh green beans, cut in half lengthwise
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • In saucepan drop beans in boiling water, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Add mushrooms, keep warm.
  • Mix butter, rosemary, and basil.
  • Toss with beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3

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Tips for Cooking French-Style Green Beans

- **Choose fresh, tender green beans.** Look for beans that are bright green in color and free of blemishes. - **Trim the beans.** Remove the ends of the beans and any strings. - **Blanch the beans.** This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water. - **Sauté the beans.** Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and slightly browned. - **Season the beans.** Add salt, pepper, garlic, and any other desired seasonings to taste. - **Serve the beans.** French-style green beans can be served as a side dish or as a main course. They can also be used in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. ###

Conclusion

French-style green beans are a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a healthy and versatile side dish that can be paired with a variety of main courses. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and elegant. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give French-style green beans a try.

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