Haricots Verts with Browned Garlic
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet sophisticated recipe for Haricots Verts with Browned Garlic. Featuring tender-crisp French green beans tossed in a luxurious blend of golden browned garlic, olive oil, and butter, this dish is a celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors. A quick blanch ensures the beans stay perfectly bright and crunchy, while the garlic adds a rich, nutty depth that takes the dish to another level. Finished with a sprinkle of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and an optional zest of lemon for a citrusy pop, this 20-minute recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday meals. Serve these elegant green beans alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or a hearty vegetarian main to impress your guests with minimal effort. Perfect for lovers of simple, flavorful, and healthful sides!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Haricots verts (French green beans)
- 4 units Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the haricots verts under cold running water and trim the stem ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and blanch them for 2 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain immediately and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt and foam slightly.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Add the blanched haricots verts to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the browned garlic and buttery oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cook the haricots verts for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and slightly tender but still crisp.
Transfer the haricots verts to a serving dish and sprinkle with lemon zest, if desired, for a fresh citrusy note.
Serve immediately as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
