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Butter Garlic Haricot Verts
5 from 3 votes

Butter Garlic Haricot Verts

In this ten-minute recipe, haricot verts are cooked in butter with garlic and thyme and finished with fresh lemon juice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound haricot verts ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. When it starts foaming, add the beans. Cook them, stirring to coat them in the butter, for 1 minute.
  2. Season the beans with kosher salt, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  3. Add ¼ cup of water to the pan and cover.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook the beans until tender-crisp, for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid. Season the beans with freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the lemon juice.
  6. Transfer the beans to a serving plate using tongs or a slotted spoon. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I opt to saute the haricot verts in butter, add water, and cover the pan. This is an easier method than blanching the beans (briefly submerging them in boiling water and then plunging them into ice water) and then sauteing them, and it produces comparable results.
  • You can use frozen beans, but the result won't be as good. It's best to use fresh beans. If you opt for frozen, you don't need to thaw them first.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat them covered in the microwave or uncovered in a 350°F oven. You can also freeze them for up to three months. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 388mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 388mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.