Haricot Vert Buttery Garlic Green Beans
These French green beans with butter and garlic are an examplary way to enjoy haricots verts. The preparation is very simple, you only need one pan, and the texture is by far superior to that of green beans which have been blanched and then sautéd. Try this recipe once and you might never look for a substitute way of cooking a haricot vert.
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Servings: 3 -4 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 oz haricots verts* pre-washed, patted dry
- ⅓ cup of water
- 6 cloves of garlic or to taste, minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon butter or to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high for about 2 mins. Add the olive oil and as soon as it begins to shimmer add the green beans. Use kitchen tongs to coat all the haricots verts in oil and then allow them to blister undistrubed (about 2-3 minutes).
- Once you notice char marks on the surface of the green beans add the water. After the enthusiastic initial steam subsides lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Work it in between the green beans. Allow beans and garlic to steam until the water has just evaportated.
- Add the butter and as it melts turn the beans over to make sure each one gets coated nicely. After about a minute or so turn off the heat. The garlic should just begin to turn golden brown, do not let it burn. Season with salt and black pepper to taste**. Serve immediately.
Notes
*If you have 16 oz you can still do the recipe as written. If you are preparing a double batch (24oz to 32 oz) then repeat the recipe with all the other ingredients as listed.
If using young stringless grean beans instead of haricots verts follow the recipe as written. If using thicker green beans be sure to remove any strings if present and trim the ends nicely. Halve as needed to get uniform pieces.
**If using salted butter you may want to not use salt at all.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g
