French Beans with Sour Cream and Paprika
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for French Beans with Sour Cream and Paprika, where crisp-tender beans meet a luscious, smoky cream sauce. Blanched to perfection to preserve their bright green hue, the French beans are sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil before being coated in a tangy sour cream sauce enhanced with smoky paprika. A quick and simple side dish, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Rich in flavor and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness, these creamy, smoky beans are the perfect complement to roasted meats, grilled seafood, or even a vegetarian spread. Serve warm and watch this irresistible side steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g French beans
- 150 g Sour cream
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the French beans thoroughly and trim the ends. If the beans are particularly long, cut them in half.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a pinch of salt and the French beans. Blanch the beans in the boiling water for 3–4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their bright green color. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the blanched French beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic and oil. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the paprika evenly over the beans and stir well to combine.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the sour cream. Stir gently to coat the beans in the creamy sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir once more to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the French beans to a serving dish.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 275 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
