When looking for a quick and easy side dish that offers both flavor and nutrition, haricots verts thin french green beans with herb butter is an excellent choice. These slender and crisp beans, also known as string beans or snap beans, are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy addition to any meal. The combination of tender beans, aromatic herbs, and rich butter creates a delightful and versatile dish that pairs well with various main courses and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
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HARICOTS VERTS (THIN FRENCH GREEN BEANS) WITH HERB BUTTER
By mixing butter, shallots, fresh herbs, and lemon juice together right in the serving bowl, you get an instant dressing on contact with hot haricots verts that you toss in at the last minute. Nothing could be simpler, or more packed with flavor.
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Herb Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Winter Boil Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients except haricots verts with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined well.
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, then drain. Toss with herb butter.
- Do Ahead
- Herb butter can be made ahead and chilled, covered, 3 days or frozen, rolled into a cylinder in plastic wrap and kept in a sealed bag, 1 week. Haricots verts can be trimmed 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed bag lined with paper towels.
HARICOTS VERTS
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 16m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath. Drain. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the drained haricots verts and salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until just heated through and crisp-tender.
HARICOTS VERTS WITH HERB BUTTER
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the string beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and then place the string beans in a serving dish.
- For the herb butter, placed the scallion, dill, parsley, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl and combine.
- Scoop a generous tablespoon of the herb butter and place it on top of the string beans. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
- Use any extra herb butter for serving on a steak or in a sandwich.
HARICOT VERT ( FRENCH GREEN BEANS) WITH BACON AND ONIONS
This is my old time favorite green bean recipe. I can have it as a meal, but my family loves it as a side dish to fish or chicken.
Provided by AngelaSept
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blanch Haricot verts.
- Fry bacon with onion until crispy and onions are caramelized.
- Add bacon and onions to the blanched beans.
- Add vinegar and sugar mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 145.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3, Protein 3.3
HARICOT VERT - FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND SLICED ALMONDS
This side or I would eat this as a snack. It has a garlicy, crisp, squeaky bite to it! Tossed with almonds. Use tender, young, thin beans.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pan over medium high heat, heat oil adding almonds and toss till for 1 minute add garlic to lightly brown add beans and water or broth cover for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- To select the best haricots verts, look for beans that are bright green and have no blemishes.
- Before cooking, trim the ends of the beans and remove any strings.
- Haricots verts can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and sautéing.
- For a simple and delicious side dish, sauté haricots verts in butter or olive oil with garlic and herbs.
- To add flavor to your haricots verts, try adding a splash of lemon juice, white wine, or balsamic vinegar.
- Haricots verts can also be used in salads, soups, and stews.
Conclusion:
Haricots verts are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With their bright green color and delicate flavor, they are a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more complex recipe, haricots verts are sure to please. So next time you're at the grocery store, be sure to pick up a bunch of these delicious beans!
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