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.

Leah Waniski
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This is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests.


Benika Dunn
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Amelia
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the beans.


Shannon Henley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.


Moshien Ahamed
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Shaggy Ranking
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Yasirali1998 Buriro
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was tasty.


Twum Richard
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and herbs to give it more flavor.


Husnain sipra
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The beans were a little too crunchy for my taste, but the sauce was excellent.


musa Iliyasu
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So easy and delicious!


Fatima Saud
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Ankush Singh
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beans, tomatoes, and onions are a perfect match.


Calandra Stubbs
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This is a great way to dress up a simple side dish. The beans were delicious and the sauce was amazing.


Desmond Rich
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I've never cooked French beans before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly tender and flavorful.


John Elias
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These fancy French beans were a hit at our dinner party! They were so easy to make and looked so elegant on the plate.