Gruene Bohnen (German Green Beans) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms until very tender.
2. Whisk in flour and sugar and vinegar until blended well.
3. Add parsley, half-n-half, and reserved bean liquid and whisk until blended.
4. Cook until slightly thickened over medium heat.
5. Stir in beans and sour cream (if using) and cook until heated through and just started to bubble-but DO NOT BOIL.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle bacon on top.
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