French Menu Fourth Course: Haricot Verts
When planning my menu for Gourmet Club, I always like to include a simple recipe for someone who may be pressed for time. For the main course I've selected Beef Bourgignon and Haricot Verts. These crispy, garlicy Haricot Verts add a touch of crunch and color.
Haricot Verts ( French Green Beans)
1/2 Pound Haricot Verts cleaned and trimmed
1/4 Cup slivered almonds
3 Tablespoons grated Ramano Pecorino cheese
1 1/2 Tablespoons of butter
1 Large clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fill a pot with enough water to cover the beans. Salt the water and bring to a boil. While water comes up to a boil, toast almonds into saute pan until light brown and fragrant. Set aside. Place Haricot Verts in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove from water and submerge in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry and cover until ready to use (up to 24 hours bringing beans to room before next step). Melt butter in a saute pan on low heat and add garlic. Do not brown. Add the Haricot Verts to the butter mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the almonds and grated cheese. Serve immediately.
Serves 6
Haricot Verts ( French Green Beans)
1/2 Pound Haricot Verts cleaned and trimmed
1/4 Cup slivered almonds
3 Tablespoons grated Ramano Pecorino cheese
1 1/2 Tablespoons of butter
1 Large clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fill a pot with enough water to cover the beans. Salt the water and bring to a boil. While water comes up to a boil, toast almonds into saute pan until light brown and fragrant. Set aside. Place Haricot Verts in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove from water and submerge in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry and cover until ready to use (up to 24 hours bringing beans to room before next step). Melt butter in a saute pan on low heat and add garlic. Do not brown. Add the Haricot Verts to the butter mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the almonds and grated cheese. Serve immediately.
Serves 6
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