Best 7 Fancy French Beans Recipes

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**Fancy French Beans: A Culinary Journey Through Flavor and Elegance**

Indulge your taste buds in a symphony of flavors with our collection of Fancy French Bean recipes. From the classic green beans amandine to the vibrant haricots verts, these culinary creations elevate the humble French bean to new heights of deliciousness.

Journey through a world of textures and tastes as you explore our diverse range of recipes. Discover the delightful crunch of sautéed French beans tossed with toasted almonds, the delicate sweetness of French beans paired with fresh tomatoes and herbs, and the rich, earthy flavor of French beans braised in a savory broth.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the unique characteristics of French beans, whether it's their vibrant color, crisp texture, or subtly sweet flavor. Whether you're seeking a simple side dish or a sophisticated main course, our Fancy French Bean recipes offer a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

So gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a taste-bud tantalizing journey with our exquisite Fancy French Bean recipes. From the vibrant green of haricots verts to the elegant simplicity of French beans amandine, these dishes promise a culinary experience that is both satisfying and memorable.

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OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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Deliciously thick, sweet, smoky and savory, these from-scratch Old Fashioned Baked Beans are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
8 ounces thick cut bacon (, diced)
1 medium yellow onion (, finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place the dried beans in a pot of water covered by a few inches of water and let soak overnight. Drain the beans, place them back in the pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour, then drain, reserving the liquid. See NOTE.
  • In a Dutch oven or other oven-proof pot fry the bacon until crispy then add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean water and the beans.Bring everything to a simmer for a minute or two to heat it up. In the meantime preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Transfer the Dutch oven with the lid on to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened, removing the lid during the last 20-30 minutes to help the sauce thicken. NOTE: If at any point during the cooking process too much liquid evaporates and the beans get dry, add a little more of the reserved bean water. The beans themselves can vary from batch to batch and you may end up either needing to add more liquid if the beans are too dry or you may need to bake the beans longer with the lid off if there is too much liquid. Adjust as needed.Add more salt the pepper to taste.Serve immediately or let cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • SLOW COOKER METHOD: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then pour everything into the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender. Open the lid for the last 30 minutes or longer until the sauce has thickened. If the beans are too thick at any point and too much liquid has evaporated, stir in a little extra water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1196 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PROVENCAL FRENCH BEANS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 ounces dried Great Northern beans
1 quart homemade chicken stock or canned broth
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
1 cup medium-diced carrots (2 carrots)
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a bowl and cover with water. Soak in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Drain the beans, place in a large saucepan with the chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Add 1 tablespoon of salt for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving the stock.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil, then add the onions, diced carrots, and celery, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Add the parsley, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and cook for 1 more minute. Add the beans and 2 cups of the cooking stock. (If you dont have enough liquid, add additional stock or water to make 2 cups.) Cook for 15 minutes until the stock makes a little sauce, adding more stock if necessary. Finish with the Parmesan cheese. Serve with a garnish of chopped parsley.

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup salted whole cashews
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey and butter. Saute pepper and onion in drippings until tender. Add the beans, teriyaki mixture, bacon, cashews and lemon juice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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 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'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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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

1 can (10 1/2 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
3/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans or 2 cans (14.5oz each) any style Del Monte® Green Beans, drained
1 1/3 cups French's® Crispy Fried Onions, divided

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.

FANCY FRENCHED GREEN BEANS



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A nice flavorful touch to dress up your green beans! NOTE: If you happen to have one, a Green Bean Frencher may be used, but it's not necessary...I don't have one, myself!

Provided by Megan Berg @WildeChild

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound(s) green beans, ends trimmed
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) sherry vinegar
3/4 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut green beans in half. If you have a Frencher, use that to prepare the beans as opposed to slicing them.
  • Cook beans in a pot of salted boiling water until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beans to a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, sherry vinegar and olive oil. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beans: Look for beans that are fresh, firm, and green. Avoid beans that are wilted, bruised, or have brown spots.
  • Trim the beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
  • Blanch the beans: Blanching the beans in boiling water for a few minutes helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Once the beans are cool, drain them and pat them dry.
  • Sauté the beans: Sautéing the beans in a little butter or olive oil helps to develop their flavor. To sauté the beans, heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until they are tender and slightly browned. Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add other ingredients: Once the beans are cooked, you can add other ingredients to them, such as garlic, onions, tomatoes, bacon, or cheese. You can also add a sauce or dressing to the beans.

Conclusion:

French beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. By following these tips, you can cook French beans that are tender, flavorful, and packed with nutrients.

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