SAUCY GREEN BEANS

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A special cooked sauce added to fresh green beans makes this a unique and hearty side dish and a pretty complement to any entree. -Hazel Holley, Samson, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/4 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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 another saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and sugar until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the sour cream, parsley and vinegar until blended (do not boil)., Drain beans; place in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sauce and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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