The Hungarian paprika influence is evident in this recipe for Czechoslovakian Green Beans - Fazolove Lusky na Paprice. It's a quick and easy dish that can be made with fresh or frozen green beans, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower florets, carrots, potatoes, squash.
SHORTCUT: Use frozen vegetables, cooked according to package directions.
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Makes 4 servings of Czechoslovakian Green Beans
SHORTCUT: Use frozen vegetables, cooked according to package directions.
View this larger image of Czechoslovakian Green Beans
Makes 4 servings of Czechoslovakian Green Beans
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 finely chopped medium onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
- Cook green beans in boiling salted water until just tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain immediately.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the paprika until well mixed.
- Fork blend the flour and salt into the sour cream. Transfer to the onions in the skillet, mix and simmer on low 4-5 minutes. Stir in the beans and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
