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SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs {Cooking Planit T-Fal Review}

08/15/2013

Green beans are a staple in my family’s home.

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

Since we serve them nearly every night, my siblings and I have been trained to wipe them off the shelves whenever we find good ones at the market.

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

Typically, we boil or steam them and dress them with olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper, which is perfectly simple and delicious.

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

But when I saw this Cook’s Illustrated recipe, I was intrigued by the idea of browned, crisp-tender beans produced by sautΓ©ing.

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

Cooked in garlic butter and garnished with fresh herbs? Even better. I substitutedΒ the thyme for basil because I had a ton of it on handΒ (and honestly, let’s admit that thyme is such a pain the neck to mince).

I used my new T-fal non-stick panΒ to saute the beans. I love how the pan heats up so quickly and the handle is easy to hold. Clean-up was also super easy on the non-stick surface. I’m pretty sure it’s my new favorite pan!

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

Try these beans as an accompaniment to fish, chicken, or beef, and let me know how it goes.

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

And in case you missed it, check out my quick, healthy dinner recipe featured yesterday on The Everygirl!
xoxo,
Meg

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs
Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, November 2008.
Serves 4

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Note: If you are increasing the ingredients, increase the covered cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes, and use a bigger sautΓ© pan.

  • 1 Tbsp.Β butter, softened (I like Kerrygold grass-fed butter)
  • 3 mediumΒ garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp.)
  • 1 tsp.Β chopped fresh basil (or substitute thyme)
  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb.Β green beans, stem ends trimmed off (optional: cut the beans into 2-inch pieces)
  • ΒΌ tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
  • ΒΌ cupΒ water
  • 2 tsp.Β fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp.Β chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  1. Combine butter, garlic, and basil in small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, ΒΌ tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until spotty brown, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add water, cover, and cook until beans are bright green and still crisp, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove cover, increase heat to high, and cook until water evaporates, about 60 seconds.
  5. Add butter mixture and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until beans are crisp-tender, lightly browned, and beginning to wrinkle, 2 to 2 Β½ minutes longer.
  6. Transfer beans to serving bowl, toss with lemon juice and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with foil to keep warm until ready to serve.

SautΓ©ed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

P.S. Want to give you a heads up that I’ll be running a giveaway with T-Fal cookware beginning August 27! Stay tuned, and be sure to check out the other blogs running this giveaway as well!

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