Tuscan Beans

By akselden

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1/2 lb. green beans, snapped in 2-inch lengths, cooked and drained
• 1 1-lb., 3-oz.) can cannellini (white
• kidney beans), drained
• 3 tbsp, butter or margarine
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 3/4 c. milk
• 1/8 tsp, pepper
• 2 tbsp. minced chives
• 2 tbsp, minced Italian parsley
• 2 tbsp. finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp, salt, about

Preparation

Step 1

Mix green beans and cannellini gently in microwave safe 2 quart casserole and set aside.
For Sauce, melt butter by microwaving in wax-paper covered.
Microwave-safe 6 cup measure on High (100 percent) 45-55 seconds.
Blend in flour and microwave uncovered on High (100 percent power) for 30 seconds more or until foamy.
Gradually whisk in milk and microwave, uncovered, on High 3 1-2 to 4 minutes, whisking at half time, until sauce boils and thickens. Whisk in pepper, chives, parsley, cheese and salt.
Mix sauce into beans, cover with wax paper and microwave on Medium (50 percent power) 3-4 minutes, stirring gently at half time, until beans are hot and flavors blended. Makes 4 servings.