Tarragon Green Beans Recipe
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Tarragon Green Beans

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"A mixture of celery, onion and green pepper adds spark to this simple green bean side dish. It's pleasantly seasoned with dried tarragon and lemon-pepper, so its flavor complements most main-dish meats."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
  • pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in margarine until tender. Stir in the tarragon, lemon-pepper and pepper.
  3. Drain beans; add vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 74 calories, 274 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 9 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 4 gm fat, 2 gm fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat. 6 servings.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Way to punch up the underappreciated green bean! I didn't measure ingredients, just kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by Rebcamuse   view full review
Very good, strong tarragon flavor. I didn't use salt-free lemon pepper and I was grateful for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by Mad Butcher   view full review
A good recipe to use fresh tarragon if you have it. I used red pepper instead of green. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by GnKHess   view full review
Loved this! Very easy and delicious with Curried Rice Pilaf and Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by LORNA MB   view full review
I really liked this; but to make it really great there are a couple of changes that need to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Mrs. Keenan   view full review
Delicious! They were perfectly cooked. I didnt have green peppers so I used a few orange bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2011 by DoxieGirl   view full review
I had a bountiful year with green beans and I have tried a lot of new recipes. THis by far is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by mom2jmnbd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these for Easter and there wasn't a drop left! Easy prep and delicious taste!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2009 by robins   view full review
Simple and fantastic taste. If you have never cooked with tarragon do it!! It is such am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2012 by WSBLEND   view full review
I will make this again....I had fresh tarragon on hand and I may have used a bit too much much...

 

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