GREEN BEANS WITH CREAMY PISTACHIO SAUCE

Green Beans with Creamy Pistachio Sauce image

I was asked to bring vegetables for a party and wasn't feeling inspired until I remembered Mom served green beans with butter and evaporated milk. I love pistachios, so I added those instead of almonds. Everybody wanted the recipe, and I was really pleased-very little work and lots of happy family and friends! -Loretta Ouellette, Pompano Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup evaporated milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place green beans and salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Drain and remove from pan., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pistachios; cook and stir until pistachios begin to brown, 1-2 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk; bring to a boil. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-4 minutes. Add green beans; heat through, stirring to coat with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.