Green Beans with Coriander and Garlic: Feijao Verde com Coentro e Alho

Recipe courtesy Jean Anderson, The Food of Portugal, Hearst Books, 1986

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Total Time:
8 hr 40 min
Prep
10 min
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Cook
30 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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There's a reason for adding the lemon juice and vinegar to the green beans after they've marinated. If you mix these acids in too soon, the beans will turn an unappetizing shade of brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tender young green beans, washed and tipped
  • 3 quarts boiling water, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves (the dried won't do)
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook the beans in the boiling salted water in a large covered saucepan over moderate heat, 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, place the garlic and coriander in a large heat-proof bowl. As soon as the beans are done, drain well, return to moderate heat, and shake the pan 30 to 40 seconds to drive off all excess moisture. Dump the hot beans on top of the garlic and coriander and let stand 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss well to mix; cover and marinate in the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours or, better yet, overnight.

About 45 minutes before serving, bring the beans from the refrigerator and let stand, still covered, on the counter. Just before serving, add the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar, and the pepper. Toss well, taste, and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper, if needed. Serve as an accompaniment to pork, poultry, veal, or beef.

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  • on February 14, 2009

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    This recipe was easy and the garlic-vinegar dressing for the beans was unusual, andt very tasty.

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  • on April 14, 2007

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    Garlic, EVOO and cilantro are staples in my kitchen, but I never thought to combine them with green beans. I served this for Easter along with a ham, and everyone liked it. Obrigada Sara!

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  • on January 03, 2007

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    My wife made this for several parties, altering it slightly to serve it hot rather than cold. She also used only lemon juice instead of adding vinegar.

    The taste was fabulous and got rave reviews from everyone.

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