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++ The prep work for this recipe can be done one night before – or earlier in the day.
I’ve been preparing green beans this way for a few years but today it was a bit different as I had to list amounts and cooking times - I usually just ‘wing it’. Guests often ask, “How did you make these beans?” Well, now they know!
++ The amount of beans shown here should serve between 5 – 6 people, depending upon how many other sides dishes you’re serving. I figure approximately a handful of fresh beans for each guest… but I have small hands, so this ‘method’ might not work for you!
++ If you’re having lots and lots of guests and need to cook more beans, just double or triple the browned butter. But remember, the cooking time for the beans will be a bit longer.
Ingredients
fresh green beans, rinsed & ends snapped ++ You don’t have to snap both ends… although I usually do.
1/2 cup water
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2 Tbs. butter
1/8 tsp. Mrs. Dash ‘Garlic & Herb’ seasoning
1/4 tsp, salt
1 Tbs. sesame seeds
Method
Rinse beans and snap off end(s). Snap beans in half if they’re are overly large. (This step can be done either the night before or earlier in the day, just place the beans in a plastic zip lock bag and refrigerate.)
Place beans and 1/2 cup water into a large skillet with a cover. Bring water to a boil. Cover and allow to cook at a light boil for between 10 - 12 minutes. ++ Beans will not be fully cooked at this point.
Remove cover from skillet containing beans. Lower heat a bit. Continue cooking for another 5 - 6 minutes, stirring every once in a while. ++ Any remaining water will gradually evaporate, which helps the browned butter to stick to the beans. ++ Be sure not to overcook the beans – you want them crisp-tender!!
Add your prepared browned butter to the beans, mix well — and serve.
While beans are cooking (or the night before/earlier in the day) prepare the Browned Butter, which only takes about 5 minutes!
- + Browned Butter + +
Place 2 Tbs. butter, 1/8 tsp. Mrs. Dash ‘Garlic & Herb’ seasoning and 1/4 tsp, salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. It’s not necessary to stir the butter but you do have to watch it carefully ! After several minutes the butter will have foamed up considerably. Remove pan from heat and add 1 Tbs. sesame seeds. Set browned butter aside until beans are fully cooked.
++ If you prepared the browned butter the night before (or earlier in the day) remove it from the refrigerator and rewarm in the microwave before adding it to the cooked beans.
Easy and delicious - Enjoy!!
Submitted November 23, 2014 at 02:19AM by cheechcr http://ift.tt/154ylF6 recipes
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