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 (45)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(45)

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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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
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Susan Pittsfield, MA 11-25-2008
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Love it, love it, love it!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the third year that I am making this dish and I absolutely love it! It is so simple to make and the ingredients are... easy to find. A great alternative to the classic green bean casserole. I only hope there are leftovers so I can make Sunny's second day turkey and greenbean pot pies!Read more
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saul bloomington, IL 11-22-2007
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Hmmmm
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yum yum, nice twist to the usual. Great flavor and texture.
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Anonymous 11-19-2007
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A bit convoluted
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I omitted the garlic herb sauce and the dish was actually pretty good. However, the appearance of it was so offputting, no... one took more than a "courtesy" portion. They said the taste was good but it didn't look very appetizing. I think I'll tweak a couple more ingredients and give it another whack.Read more