BEANS WITH PARSLEY SAUCE

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You'll likely find the main ingredient for this dish right in your garden. For a bit of extra color, try mixing wax beans with green beans. The flavor is worth definitely worth the preparation time.-Veronica Teipel, Manchester, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a small bowl, combine egg yolks and milk. Stir a small amount of hot broth mixture into egg mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Stir in parsley. Drain beans; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.