GRUENE BOHNEN (GERMAN GREEN BEANS)

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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.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms until very tender.
  • Whisk in flour and sugar and vinegar until blended well.
  • Add parsley, half-n-half, and reserved bean liquid and whisk until blended.
  • Cook until slightly thickened over medium heat.
  • Stir in beans and sour cream (if using) and cook until heated through and just started to bubble-but DO NOT BOIL.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle bacon on top.

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