Green Beans In Sour Cream
Creamy green beans in sour cream with onions, parsley, lemon zest, and crunchy bread crumbs, perfect as a comforting side dish for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash green beans and remove any strings.
- Cut green beans into 1-inch pieces.
- Cook green beans in boiling water for 6 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced parsley in melted butter for 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Stir in sour cream, grated lemon rind, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the sour cream mixture over the green beans.
- Sprinkle buttered soft bread crumbs over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, try adding some grated Parmesan cheese to the sour cream mixture before spooning it over the green beans. If you don't have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used, but reduce the amount to about 1 tablespoon. To enhance the lemon flavor, consider using lemon juice in addition to the grated rind.
Serving Suggestions
These green beans in sour cream make a delightful side dish for roasted chicken or grilled fish. They pair beautifully with Aunt Millie'S Sour Cream Pound Cake for a delightful meal experience. For a complete vegetarian meal, serve alongside a fresh garden salad and some crusty bread.
Storage & Reheating
Leftover green beans in sour cream can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a baking dish and cover with foil to prevent drying out, then warm in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Green Beans In Sour Cream contains roughly 235 calories, with 8g protein, 43g carbohydrates, and 4g fat. It is a good source of protein (16% of the Daily Value), calcium (14% of the Daily Value), and vitamin A (12% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1152mg per serving (50% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the casserole up to the baking step, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).