GREEN BEANS WITH GINGER BUTTER

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Make and share this Green Beans With Ginger Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs French haricots vert or 2 lbs other green beans, trimmed
1 piece fresh ginger (3-inch-long)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook beans in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 9 minutes (depending on thickness).
  • Drain beans in a colander and transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans again and pat dry.
  • Peel ginger and halve crosswise, then thinly slice lengthwise and cut into very thin matchsticks.
  • Heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook ginger, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add beans and cook, stirring, until just heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add zest and salt, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 305.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 4.2

Mazzi Joaniter
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the ginger butter sauce, but it was actually really good. The green beans were also cooked perfectly.


Ali But
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The ginger butter sauce adds a nice touch of flavor.


Demetri Devault
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The ginger butter sauce is so versatile - I've used it on chicken and fish, too.


David Shortey
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These green beans were amazing! The ginger butter sauce was the perfect complement to the beans.


Narayan Rijal
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I just made this recipe for dinner and it was delicious! The ginger butter sauce was so flavorful and the green beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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