Blanched Green Beans Sautéed in Persillade
A classic and easy yet delicious bean persillade. The green beans are blanched to perfection then sautéed in butter with a mixture of garlic and parsley.
Servings: 6
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons persillade, mixture of equal amount of chopped parsley and garlic
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Instructions
- Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again then pat dry.
- Heat butter and vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the persillade and cook for a couple of minutes. Add green beans and toss until heated through about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot. A persillade is a mixture of finely chopped parsley and garlic. Serve hot.
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Cooking Tips for Blanched Green Beans Sautéed in Persillade
- Blanch Beans Properly: Add plenty of salt to the boiling water. This helps the beans retain their vibrant green color and enhances flavor.
- Avoid Overcooking: Cook green beans until they are crisp-tender. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Use Fresh Garlic and Parsley: Fresh, finely chopped garlic and parsley create the best flavor for the persillade. Cook them in butter for an aromatic taste.
- Use High-Quality Butter: Choose unsalted butter for sautéing. It gives you control over seasoning and enhances the flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Sautéed green beans are best when fresh and hot. Enjoy the crispy texture and vibrant flavor right away.
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