Crunchy Green Beans in Brown Butter Sauce

because you need to bring a side dish

These crunchy green beans are a side dish that will stand out this holiday season. You will be thrilled you were “assigned a side” as they just may be one of the easiest dishes at the table. Not only that, but you can make these ahead of time. Sweet Potato Dauphinois is another great and easy side dish recipe to try.

cooking information

• Yield: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

all ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 2-3 Handfuls Green Beans
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter
• 2 Teaspoons Herbs de Provence
• 1 Cup Whole Walnuts, shelled

recipe instructions

1. In medium sauce pot, bring water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil.

2. Fill a large bowl with water and ice; set aside.

3. In a sauté pan, add butter, herbs, walnuts, and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a low boil at medium low heat, and cook 5 minutes (sauce is done when bubbles turn light brown); set aside.

4. Add green beans to boiling water and cook until they are a little tender but still firm (about 1-2 minutes). Remove the beans from the heat and place them immediately into the ice water.

5. Once the beans have cooled, toss them in the warm brown butter sauce and serve.

cooking tips

• You can make this a day ahead of time!