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Ingredients
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb. green beans
- 2 tbsp. butter (no substitutions)
- 1 tbsp. Fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Method
- Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
- Fill large bowl with ice and water.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, then green beans, to boiling water.
- Cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain and immediately transfer to bowl of ice water.
- When cool, drain again.
- Roll between paper towels to dry.
- Beans can be refrigerated in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag up to 3 days.
- If serving immediately, in same saucepot, melt butter on low.
- When butter is melted, raise heat to medium and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and aromatic, stirring and scraping pot.
- Add beans and cook 2 minutes or until glazed and heated through, tossing.
- Remove from heat; toss with tarragon, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.