GRUENE BOHNEN (GERMAN GREEN BEANS)

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This is a simple, homey German-style dish. It has a slightly sweet & sour taste. You may use reduced fat sour cream. Cook time is an estimate.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly or chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 -2 tablespoon granulated sugar, to taste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup light cream
2 (16 ounce) cans green beans, rinsed and drained,reserving 3/4 cup of the canning liquid
1 cup creme fraiche or 1 cup sour cream (optional)
2 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon, to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or as needed to thicken)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms until very tender.
  • Whisk in flour and sugar and vinegar until blended well.
  • Add parsley, half-n-half, and reserved bean liquid and whisk until blended.
  • Cook until slightly thickened over medium heat.
  • Stir in beans and sour cream (if using) and cook until heated through and just started to bubble-but DO NOT BOIL.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle bacon on top.

Asif Balani
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This is the best green bean recipe I've ever tried. I'll never make them any other way again.


Coach Hossam Fawzy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Anas Naveed
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Rodora Dela Cruz
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sujon dewan
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This is one of my favorite recipes for green beans. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Dini Merwan
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and the dressing was perfect.


RIAZUL ISLAM
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy bacon and tangy dressing.


Akram hossain
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Mangalani Mangalani
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.


Chika Onyekwelu
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So easy and tasty! I'll definitely be making this again.


Clnuur Cabdul
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I also added some chopped red onion and it was delicious.


Ahmad Rahi
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are perfectly tender and the dressing is so flavorful.


MOHAMD ALI
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These green beans were a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the crispy bacon and tangy vinegar dressing.