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Creamy Green Beans

Creamy Green Beans

YIELD Makes 8 servings
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Net Carbs 6g

INGREDIENTS

4	tablespoons butter, divided
2	cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/3	cup diced celery
1/3	cup diced onion
1/3	cup grated carrot
1	cup chicken broth
2	cups whipping cream
1	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon black pepper
8	cups frozen French-cut green beans, thawed and well drained
1/2	cup canned French fried onions

PREPARATION:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Remove mushrooms from saucepan; set aside. Melt remaining butter in same pan; add celery, onion and carrot. Sauté 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in chicken stock, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Place thawed green beans in 2-quart casserole. Pour mushroom mixture over green beans; stir. Sprinkle with French fried onions; bake 25 minutes or until hot.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish

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