Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sliced onions
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 lemon peel, grated
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
  • 3 (16 oz.) cans French-style green beans
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs

Method

  • Cook onion in 2 tablespoons margarine until tender, but not brown.
  • Add flour, salt, pepper, lemon peel and parsley.
  • Cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
  • Blend in sour cream.
  • Add beans; heat through, stirring.
  • Turn into 10 x 6 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish. Top with cheese.
  • Combine margarine and bread crumbs; sprinkle over beans.
  • Broil just until cheese melts and crumbs brown.