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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.