27 french bean recipes

French market soup simmers a medley of dried beans with a smoky ham hock until tender, then brightens the pot with tomatoes and a finishing splash of lemon. A hearty, economical bean soup made from a colorful bean mix.

"This all time family favorite has stood the test of time. You just can't beat this delicious combination of flavors."

This succulent dish made of tofu cakes, french beans and a bit of dry sherry is the perfect dinner to make when in a hurry.

Mushroom salad tosses crisp iceberg and Boston lettuce with cucumbers, green beans, and raw sliced mushrooms in French dressing. Light, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly side.

Add a little zing to the old Green Bean Casserole recipe with a spicy version made for 21st Century taste buds. This is not your grandmas Green Bean Casserole.

A retro potluck casserole made with canned green beans, cream of celery soup, chow mein vegetables, and chopped almonds, topped with crunchy French fried onions. Comfort food ready in 40 minutes.

Chinese salad with Bibb and Boston lettuce, napa cabbage, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts tossed in soy French dressing. Crisp and light.

Classic green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup, milk, a splash of soy sauce, and crispy French fried onions baked on top. The Thanksgiving side dish that earns its spot every year.

Green beans with shallots, blanched crisp-tender then tossed in butter with sweet shallots and brightened with lemon and parsley. A simple, elegant French side dish that comes together fast.

Scallop and green bean terrine is a French mousse of pureed scallops and creme fraiche folded with blanched green beans, baked in a water bath and served with tomato coulis.

Orange and coffee bean cordial: a whole orange studded with coffee beans, sugar cubes, and vanilla, steeped in cognac for two months. Classic French-style homemade digestif, no special equipment needed.

Pork cutlets with smothered parmesan green beans pairs fast-seared pork with frenched green beans braised slow in shallots, white wine, cream, and sage. A one-skillet dinner.

Green bean casserole made in the microwave with canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy French fried onion rings on top. The classic holiday side dish ready in just 15 minutes.

French country potato salad with turkey strips, green beans, and fresh herbs, drizzled with Italian dressing. A warm, lighter take on potato salad.

Boiled crayfish tails tossed with spinach, Belgian endive, blanched green beans, and fresh herbs, dressed in nutty hazelnut oil. A refined French-inspired seafood salad ready in 45 minutes.

Gascony lamb casserole slow-braises lamb, pork belly, and cannellini beans with 24 whole garlic cloves, anchovies, and red wine, finished under a crisp ciabatta-crumb crust. A classic French farmhouse feast.