FANCY FRENCH BEANS

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When she's entertaining, June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often serves this popular side dish. "Water chestnuts, bean sprouts and almonds add crunch," she says. "If you'd like the mixture a little creamier, use only 4 teaspoons of flour."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups frozen French-style green beans
1 cup canned bean sprouts
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beans according to package directions. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts; heat through. Drain well and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Worcestershire sauce and bean mixture; toss to coat. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine almonds and cheese; sprinkle over the top. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until almonds are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Jude Nonye Ngobidi
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Meh.


ShAtir MunDaa MunDaa
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This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I can't wait to make this again for my family and friends.


Prakash Panthi
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Faizan hashmati manihar
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Easy to make and very tasty. I served these beans with grilled chicken and they were a perfect complement.


Jennifer Bonilla
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These beans were delicious! I've never had them prepared this way before. The sauce was so flavorful and the beans were perfectly tender.


Florin Petre
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Good recipe, but nothing special. The beans were cooked well, but the sauce was a little bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


ER khan
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This recipe was a disaster! The beans were mushy and the sauce was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kathryn Selleck
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The beans were a little bland for my taste, but the sauce was great. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.


Reese Frank
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Loved the simplicity of this recipe. The beans were tender and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a quick and easy side dish.


Annakay Burnett
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This recipe was a hit! The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and it really took the dish to the next level. Will definitely be making this again.