Fancy French Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups frozen french-style green beans
1 cup canned bean sprouts
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook beans according to package directions. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts; heat through. Drain well and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Worcestershire sauce and bean mixture; toss to coat. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine almonds and cheese; sprinkle over the top. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until almonds are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.32 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.98g	31%
Cholesterol	40.37mg	13%
Sodium	235.06mg	10%
Potassium	325.25mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.57g	5%
Sugars	3.05g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.58g	14%
Protein	9.02g	18%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	15%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	203.4mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.88 Kcal (586 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.86g	31%
Cholesterol	21.94mg	13%
Sodium	127.78mg	10%
Potassium	176.81mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.38g	5%
Sugars	1.66g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	14%
Protein	4.9g	18%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	15%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	110.6mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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