Boiled Green Beans Recipe with Butter Glaze
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Boiled Green Beans Recipe with Butter Glaze
Description
The Boiled Green Beans Recipe with Butter Glaze starts by heavily salting a large pot of boiling water to season the beans as they cook, mimicking ocean-like salinity. The trimmed green beans are added to boil briefly for 4 to 6 minutes, reaching an al dente or slightly crunchy texture. After draining, the beans are immediately coated in melted unsalted butter warmed over low heat, ensuring the butter melts without cooking or browning. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper are added to taste, and the beans are gently folded and tossed to coat in the butter glaze. The resulting dish presents bright green, tender-crisp beans with a buttery finish. These green beans are designed to be served immediately to maintain their texture but can be kept warm for up to 15 minutes. Storage is best in the refrigerator for up to three days, though freezing cooked beans is not recommended as they lose moisture, except when intended for soups. Reheating gently with butter and a bit of liquid helps maintain flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green bean trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- salt sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season heavily with salt. It should taste like the ocean.
- Next, add the trimmed green beans and boil for 4 to 6 minutes until al dente or slightly crunchy.
- Immediately remove them from the pot and strain them. Set them aside.
- In a large saute pan over low heat, add in the butter and coat the bottom of the pan by constantly swirling it in a circular motion. Be sure the pan is not too hot, you simply want to melt the butter not cook it.
- Add the green beans to the butter, season with salt and pepper, and fold the green beans into the butter until they are coated on all sides. Serve
Notes
- Boil beans 4 to 6 minutes for al dente; extend to 8 to 10 minutes for softer beans.
- Serve immediately but can keep warm in pan up to 15 minutes before serving.
- Refrigerate covered up to 3 days; freezing cooked beans causes moisture loss and is best avoided unless using in soups.
- Reheat by sautéing with butter and a small amount of chicken stock or water over medium heat until warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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