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Brown Butter Green Beans are a delightful side dish that’s simple to prepare yet packed with flavor. They are a perfect accompaniment to almost any main dish. The nuttiness of the brown butter combined with the crisp green beans makes for a delightful combination.
Here’s a quick and easy recipe:
Ingredients:
- 450 grams (1 pound) green beans, trimmed
- 60 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon zest, optional
- Sliced almonds or pine nuts, optional
Instructions:
- Prepare the Green Beans: Start by blanching the green beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
- Make the Brown Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Keep cooking the butter, stirring occasionally, until it starts to foam and turns a golden brown color. You’ll also notice a nutty aroma—this is when you know the butter is browned. Be careful not to burn it!
- Once the butter is browned, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the brown butter and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through—season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional Toppings: Sprinkle lemon zest over the green beans for an extra burst of flavor. For a bit of crunch, add a handful of sliced almonds or pine nuts.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
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Brown Butter Green Beans
Elevate your side dishes with our Brown Butter Green Beans recipe! Quick, easy, and packed with flavour, it’s a must-try for your next meal.
Ingredients
- 450 grams (1 pound) green beans, trimmed
- 60 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sliced almonds or pine nuts, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Start by blanching the green beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
- Make the Brown Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Keep cooking the butter, stirring occasionally, until it starts to foam and turns a golden brown colour. You’ll also notice a nutty aroma—this is when you know the butter is browned. Be careful not to burn it!
- Once the butter is browned, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the brown butter and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through—season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional Toppings: Sprinkle lemon zest over the green beans for an extra burst of flavour. For a bit of crunch, add a handful of sliced almonds or pine nuts.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
