GREEN BEANS IN LEMON CHIFFON SAUCE

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A light citrus sauce drapes the fresh green beans in this delicious side dish. It goes well with chicken, turkey or a roast anytime of year. - Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3 cups water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped green onion

Steps:

Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, broth, and cheese until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add butter, one piece at a time, whisking after each addition until butter is melted. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon juice, parsley and onion. Drain beans; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.