Ingredients

  • 450 grams green beans trimmed and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook beans in a 2 qt saucepan of boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon of salt until crisp tender, about 3 minutes, then drain in a colander.
2. Wipe out pan and cook butter over moderate heat until deep golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remove pan from heat. Add beans and toss well.
3. Beans can be cooked ahead immediately placed in cold water to stop cooking. Butter can be browned ahead. Warm butter and toss in beans until hot. Serve immediately.

Notes
Serving Ideas:Serves 4 originally.


Categories
Dishes, Side
Keywords
Side Dishes
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