Easy Sautéed Green Beans

Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. 2Add 1 pound of haricot verts (French green beans) to the boiling water.
  3. 3Cook the green beans for exactly 3 minutes.
  4. 4Remove the green beans and strain them completely.
  5. 5Place a pan on high heat.
  6. 6Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan.
  7. 7Add the blanched green beans to the pan.
  8. 8Sauté the green beans for only 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. 9Push all the green beans to one side of the pan.
  10. 10Add 4 cloves of finely minced garlic to the empty side of the pan.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the garlic.
  12. 12Once the garlic is cooked, mix it all together with the green beans.
  13. 13Briefly set the pan aside.
  14. 14In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
  15. 15Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the mustard.
  16. 16Mix until it's completely combined to create the dressing.
  17. 17Dress the green beans with the prepared sauce.
  18. 18Squeeze the juice of one-half lemon over the green beans.
  19. 19Season to taste with coarse salt.
  20. 20Season to taste with fresh cracked black pepper.
  21. 21Give the green beans a good stir.
  22. 22Serve the sautéed green beans.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Haricot Verts (French Green Beans)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 0.5 a Lemon
  • Coarse Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

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