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LOOKING for: Not the string bean casserole again!!

eileenlaunonen
16 years ago

you know the one with the onion and cream of mushroom...anyone have a nice side dish for Easter I have fresh french cut string beans TIA

Comments (6)

  • lindac
    16 years ago

    green beans with caramelized onions and a balsamic reduction.
    caramelize onions...lots...one large onion per pound of beans is good.
    When the onion is nice and soft and golden brown, add some balsamic vinegar and simmer for about 5 minutes, while the green beans are steaming.
    When they are crisp tender and bright green, toss them in the pan with the onions and vinegar and cook for about another 2 minutes.
    Linda C

  • marge727
    16 years ago

    We always use small pieces of bacon cut up and sauteed with chopped onion. Then add the green beans and steam briefly. I sometimes throw in a few garlic cloves also. You can also chop herbs if they are available--fresh marjoram, thyme, whatever is growing in your yard.
    Alternate is steam the green beans, drain and then make a sour cream sauce and sprinkle fresh dill over. That would be a cream sauce plus some sour cream. You can also throw some nuts on --pecans or pine nuts.

  • cuffs054
    16 years ago

    Have you tried it with the "roasted garlic cream of mush"? Killer!!

  • ginger_st_thomas
    16 years ago

    GREEN BEANS & PEPPERS (serves 6)
    24 fresh pearl onions
    1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, sliced diagonally (French works)
    3 TBL extra virgin olive oil
    1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    Salt & pepper to taste
    Grated Parmesan for garnish

    Blanch the onions & drain; remove the skins. Blanch the green beans; drain. Heat the olive oil in a skillet until hot. Add the peppers. Saute just until tender. Stir in the beans, onions, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook just until heated through. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish w/freshly grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.~~TX Ties

  • eileenlaunonen
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Some great suggestions Thank you!

  • annova914
    16 years ago

    These are delicious and a favorite of ours. Ann

    Green Beans with Mushroom and Scallions

    2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
    3 bunches scallions, chopped
    2 Tbsps butter
    2 Tbsps olive oil
    ½ lb large mushrooms, quartered
    Salt & freshly ground black pepper
    1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

    Cook green beans for 6 minutes - do not let them get soggy.

    Lightly saute mushrooms and scallions in 2 Tbsps butter and 2 Tbsps olive oil in large skillet. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

    Drain beans. Toss all ingredients together with lemon juice. Serve immediately.

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