Garlic Green Beans
Green beans sautéed with golden, fragrant garlic until tender-crisp. The beans stay bright and slightly sweet while the garlic adds mellow warmth. Fresh, gently aromatic, and on the table in ten minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 gr green beans or haricot vert
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 handful parsley fresh
- 50 gr unsalted butter
- salt and black pepper
Equipment
Instructions
1. Prep the beans
- Trim the ends and rinse. If blanching, cook in well-salted boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the garlic
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook gently for about a minute until fragrant, without letting it brown.
3. Cook the beans
- Add the beans to the pan and toss to coat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender-crisp. If already blanched, cook for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Finish with parsley and serve
- Finish and serve. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, use butter; for a lighter, Provençal touch, opt for olive oil. Feel free to make this dish your own by adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated parmesan just before serving.
- Blanching improves colour and texture but isn’t essential.
- Keep the garlic pale to avoid bitterness.
- Cook in a wide pan so the beans sauté rather than steam.
- Best served immediately while bright and fresh.