Elegant Green Beans
Elegant Green Beans are a sophisticated side dish featuring tender green beans sautéed in butter, garlic, and herbs like thyme or rosemary, often finished with a sprinkle of toasted almonds or crispy shallots. This dish brings a touch of refinement to any meal, making it perfect for holiday feasts or special occasions.It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or a light grain salad for a complete, elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- Dash salt
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed french-fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese.
- Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 392mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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