Sautéed Green Beans with Thyme Butter
When green beans are at their freshest, you only need to cook them lightly with simple seasonings to make them perfect.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- ¼ cup minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound green beans or haricot verts , trimmed (see Note)
Instructions
- Combine the butter, thyme, shallots, lime juice and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the green beans and sauté for 1 minute. Add the butter mixture, and allow it to melt, then sauté the beans in the butter over medium high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons water, cover the pan and steam for 2 to 4 more minutes until the veggies are almost cooked and bright green (regular green beans will take a bit longer than haricot verts). Remove the lid, stir and until most of the liquid has evaporated, and the herbed butter has become a nice glaze over the beans. Adjust the seasonings, transfer the beans to a serving platter with tongs, and pour any bit of remaining liquid over the beans and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg