Garlic and Herbed Early Peas and French Beans

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade Thanksgiving

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (48)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen french cut beans
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen early harvest peas
4 strips bacon, chopped
1 cup red onions, slivered
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup cognac
1 (1.6-ounce) packet garlic herb sauce mix (recommended: Knorr)
Salt and pepper

Directions

Combine frozen green beans and peas in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water, cover and heat on high or 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once.

In a large saucepan, brown chopped bacon. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan and add onion slivers, saute until softened. Add half-and-half and cognac to pan and whisk in garlic herb sauce mix. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.

Drain green beans and peas. Add to pan with the sauce and stir. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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jenn townsend, MA 11-24-2009
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Not even close to what bad reviews say
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I read all the reviews but went ahead and made it anyway. I thought it came out pretty good I was expecting it to be gross,... the only thing I did was use chicken broth instead of cognac then I topped it with french fried onions and baked it a little and thought it was great!Read more
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iris orlando, FL 11-23-2009
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its the great thanksgiving show....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i really love this recipes. im definily will make this wonderful dinner to surprise my family. thanks sandra for your great... recipe that you always bring to us every day...iris-orlando flRead more
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Grace Macomb Township, MI 11-22-2009
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Definitely delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loved this recipe! I will be making it again for Thanksgiving.
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Norma Jeanne Fort Lauderdale, FL 01-04-2009
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Awesomely yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I couldn't wait to try this one on my family given the wide range of reviews. We all loved it. Even the "loose vegetarians"... who left off the bacon that I served on the side, also knowing that bacon fat was in the dish! I skipped the cognac with all the tee tottlers and just added more half and half. Also, used long green beans cause couldn't find french-cut. I didn't pour off any bacon fat, and just fried the onions in it. I think it would be better with more crispy bacon pieces and maybe mushrooms too. Unfortunately, no leftovers.Read more
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piyada Irvine, CA 11-27-2008
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Pretty good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe because I needed a green bean dish for Thanksgiving. I surprised. I'm not really a green bean fan, but... trying this recipe, I found it to be pretty good. I would make this dish again. Read more
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julie milton, NH 11-25-2008
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the best side dish ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i am someone who never knows what to make but this recipe was quick and easy and the only recipe my family asks me for again... and again great side dish thanksRead more