French green beans, also known as haricots verts, are slender green beans.
Here, theyre blanched, then sauteed in rich butter with onions and fresh herbs.
Serve them as a side dish for any occasion.
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Ever see those skinny little green beans in the market?
Theyre a French variety of green bean, also known asharicots verts, or filet beans.
Haricots verts are more delicate than regular green beans and cook up more quickly.
Elise Bauer
French Green Beans vs.
They’re also a bit more tender than regular green beans.
The herbs used here complement the earthy haricots verts but also work with regular green beans.
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They should be firm, smooth, vibrantly colored pods that snap easily when you bend them.
Wash them right before using.
Store them in freezer proof zipper top bags for 10 to 12 months.
What to Serve With French Green Beans
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French Green Beans with Butter and Herbs
Use fresh herbs if available.
If not, you might used dried, but use a quarter as much.
Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
Blanch the beans in the boiling water for 2 minutes.
If you are using regular green beans, and not haricots vert, just boil them a little longer.
Plunge them into the ice water to stop the cooking and set the color.
Drain the beans and pat dry on a cloth or paper towel.
Heat the butter over medium-high heat in a large saute pan.
Cook the onions until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the green beans and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add all the herbs and some salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Cook for 1 minute more.
Serve hot or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.
