French Green Beans
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French Green Beans
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This French green beans recipe is beyond easy and so delicious! You’ll love the crisp-tender green beans and the buttery sauce with a hint of lemon.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water (960mL)
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- 1 pound French green beans (haricots verts), trimmed (452g)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (56g)
- 1 shallot peeled and minced (36g)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the water and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and blanch until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and wipe the skillet dry.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the blanched beans, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss well to coat the beans. Serve hot or warm.
Notes
- Choose your haricot verts wisely. Look for firm, bright green beans. Avoid those that are soft or have brown spots.
- Blanch the beans. Boiling the green beans quickly makes them tender without being soggy, and maintains their beautiful green color. Don’t skip salting the water in this step either! The beans won’t taste salty, but they will taste bland if you leave it out.
- Don’t skimp on the butter. Butter is important for adding flavor to the sautéed green beans. I like high-quality butter for this recipe, too, since the ingredients are minimal, and the quality will really show through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
457mg
(19%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1138IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1138IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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