Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 20 oz frozen cut green beans (see NOTES)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp fresh minced thyme (or fresh minced summer savory - see NOTES)
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 tbs flour
  • 1 chicken bullion cube (like Herb-Ox)
  • 1 cup reserved cooking water from the beans

Instruction

  • Place frozen beans in a large saucepan. Cover the beans with water and add the salt.
  • Bring beans to a boil then cook for 4-8 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
  • Drain beans and reserve the water. Wipe saucepan dry with a paper towel. Measure out 1 cup of the reserved water and add the stock cube. Stir so the cube dissolves and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same saucepan then add the onion and the thyme-or-summer savory. Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Sprinkle the flour on top of the onion mixture and stir till smooth. Let it bubble and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the cup of reserved water mixture, stirring so there are no lumps. Stir constantly until the liquid thickens; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the beans back to the saucepan and simmer for about 2-3 minutes to heat the beans.