Creamed Green Beans And Onions

Recipe Instructions Add the green beans to boiling, salted water and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Add milk to the liquid to make 1 1/4 cups. Set the liquid aside. Cook the onions in boiling salted water until they're tender, 20 minutes. Drain. Melt the butter, add the flour and stir until smooth. Add the reserved green bean liquid. Cook until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the green beans and onions. This recipe yields 4 servings. Each serving: 179 calories; 269 mg sodium; 32 mg cholesterol; 11 grams fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams protein; 1.76 grams fiber.