Indulge in the culinary delight of haricots verts, also known as French green beans. These slender, emerald green beans, with their delicate flavor and crisp texture, take center stage in our collection of delectable recipes. From the classic pairing of sautéed haricots verts with shaved Parmesan to the vibrant flavors of a haricots verts salad with a tangy vinaigrette, our recipes showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. Elevate your next meal with a side of haricots verts almondine, featuring toasted almonds adding a nutty crunch to the tender beans. Or, for a more substantial dish, try our haricots verts and bacon gratin, where the beans are baked in a creamy sauce with bacon and topped with a golden crust. Explore our culinary journey through these haricots verts recipes, each offering a unique twist on this culinary gem.
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SAUTEED HARICOTS VERTS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water for shocking.
- Add the beans to the boiling water and cook until tender but still have some bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Strain and immediately transfer the beans to the salted ice water. Once cool, strain and set aside until ready to use.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper, and set over medium-high heat. When the garlic becomes golden and very aromatic, remove it and discard. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the beans to the pan and saute until hot and coated with oil. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl, season with salt and serve right away.
HARICOTS VERTS WITH HERB BUTTER
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the string beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and then place the string beans in a serving dish.
- For the herb butter, placed the scallion, dill, parsley, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl and combine.
- Scoop a generous tablespoon of the herb butter and place it on top of the string beans. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
- Use any extra herb butter for serving on a steak or in a sandwich.
ROASTED HARICOTS VERTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Trim the stem ends only from the haricots verts and place them on two sheet pans. Drizzle the beans with 2 tablespoons of the oil (total) and spread them out in one layer. Sprinkle them with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, until crisp-tender. Serve hot.
HARICOTS VERTS WITH ROSEMARY
Rosemary is huge in Spanish cooking and sometimes it turns up in unexpected places, like this side dish of string beans tossed with oil that's been perfumed with rosemary, garlic and lemon. Lemon-scented olive oil is available in many grocery stores now, but it can be pricey. If you're up for it, try my homemade version that follows this recipe. These are delicious at room temperature so they can be made a little ahead. That and the fact that there is no mayonnaise, makes them a lovely dish for a picnic or barbecue on a hot day.
Provided by Daisy Martinez
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Slip in the beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove the beans to an ice bath to shock, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Gently heat the olive oil and rosemary in a large, deep skillet over low heat until the rosemary is softened and very fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprig, raise the heat to medium-high, and add the string beans. Toss to coat with the rosemary-lemon scented oil until the beans are heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Lemon-Infused Olive Oil:
- Put the lemon zest in a small pot and pour in 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil. Place over low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool completely and transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep tightly sealed at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Dress grilled chicken or any simply vegetable with the oil. When tomatoes are in season, a simple dish of sliced tomato dressed with this oil and a sprinkling of oregano is a meal unto itself.
HARICOTS VERTS WITH CARMELIZED SHALLOTS
I love the tiny little green beans I can find packaged in some grocery stores labeled haricots verts! I can just eat them like candy, but they are even better cooked this way!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp tender. Drain. Plunge the beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
- Melt the butter and brown sugar with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallots, and saute 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add vinegar, and saute 10 minutes or until the shallots are golden brown and tender.
- Increase the heat to medium-high; add the green beans. Saute 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young haricots verts: Look for bright green, crisp beans that snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the haricots verts: Cut off the tough ends of the beans.
- Blanch the haricots verts: This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the vinaigrette: While the beans are blanching, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the beans with the vinaigrette: Drain the beans from the ice water and pat them dry. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl and toss them with the vinaigrette.
- Top with shaved Parmesan cheese: Just before serving, top the beans with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This simple but delicious dish is a great way to enjoy fresh haricots verts. The beans are crisp and tender, and the vinaigrette adds a bright, tangy flavor. The shaved Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness and umami. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish.
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