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 (52)

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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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Heather Littleton, CO 02-18-2010
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Thanksgiving Staple
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I love making this for the holidays. Super easy too and all the ingrediants are easy to find. However, for the holidays I... use Grand Marnier to make it extra special, but brandy works just as well too. The only thing I do different is put the alcohol in after the bacon...burns the alcohol off so you're left with flavor. The first time I made it I didn't cook the alcohol so it was quite "boozy" tasting. Such a hit at the holidays!Read more
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Valerie Toledo, OH 01-02-2010
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A great replacement for Green Bean Casserole
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great replacement for Green Bean Casserole, the whole family loved it. I used Knorrs Garlic and Basil steamer sauce... mix once when I couldn't fine the Garlic Herb sauce mix, and it was just as good.Read more
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Pennylane Miami, FL 12-19-2009
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Better than the standard green bean casserole
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made a few changes by adding 4 more pieces of bacon, sauteed mushrooms with the chopped onions and replaced the cognac with... white wine. My whole family loved this on Thanksgiving. You MUST use the Knorr Garlic Herb Sauce Mix or it will just not be the same consistency or taste. Simple yet delicious recipe to make for any occasion!Read more
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Elayna Millers Falls, MA 12-09-2009
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LOVE!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this for Thanksgiving and Christmas for the last 2 years and it's been a big hit for my family!! I add a bit more... bacon, and render it nicely so the fat melts in your mouth and it's nice and crispy. So good! Read more
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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