Haricots Verts - French Green Beans
Haricots Verts – French Green Beans sautéed with butter and garlic for a quick, elegant side dish with bright flavor and tender-crisp texture.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- 1 pound French green beans haricots verts, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter substitute olive oil for a vegan option
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or pressed (or more, to taste)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Trim the stem ends from the French green beans. Finely mince or press the garlic. Measure and stage the remaining ingredients to ensure efficient cooking.
Steam the Beans:
- Place ¾ cup of water into a 12-inch sauté pan fitted with a lid. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, arrange the trimmed haricots verts in an even layer within the pan. Cover and steam for 3 minutes, or until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain and Evaporate Moisture:
- Transfer the green beans and water to a colander to drain. Return the empty sauté pan to medium heat and allow any residual moisture to evaporate completely. This step prevents excess water from diluting the final sauté.
Sauté with Butter and Garlic:
- Add the unsalted butter to the pan and allow it to melt until lightly bubbling. Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds, or until fragrant, taking care not to brown the garlic.
Combine and Season:
- Return the drained haricots verts to the pan and toss gently to coat them evenly in the garlic butter. Cook for an additional 1 minute. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Serve:
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
This recipe for Haricots Verts – French Green Beans is naturally gluten-free when prepared with pure, unprocessed ingredients. Ensure that the butter (or olive oil) and any additional seasonings used are certified gluten-free if serving individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.