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Haricot Verts (French Green Beans) with Garlic and Mushrooms

French Green Beans (Haricot Verts) with Sliced Garlic and Mushrooms

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces French Green Beans (Haricot Verts) (see notes)
  • 8 Ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat

  2. Add the green beans and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

  3. Add the garlic and remaining butter. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

You can cut the green beans if you would like smaller pieces instead of whole beans.

 

Variation - Blanching the Haricot Verts First

My favorite way to eat them is to blanch the haricot verts first. This keeps a nice crunch and a bright color.

  1. Add water and plenty of ice to a large bowl. This is called an "ice bath."
  2. Boil a pot of water large enough to fit the haricot verts and water 1 inch above the beans.
  3. Once the water is boiling, add the beans and cook for only 3 minutes.
  4. At the 3 minute mark, either drain the boiling water or use a utensil to remove the beans.
  5. Immediately, place the beans in the ice bath for 3 minute. This will stop the cooking.
  6. When you go to saute them, you will only need to keep them in the skillet for about 1 minute, just enough time to coat them with the flavors from the skillet.