Classic Buttered Green Beans

Name: Classic Buttered Green Beans
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 2 pounds green beans, trimmed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 medium shallots, sliced; Freshly ground pepper

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Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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Kosher salt

2 pounds green beans, trimmed

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 medium shallots, sliced

Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel–lined baking sheet; pat dry.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

Cook’s Note

You can prep the green beans a day ahead: Follow the recipe through the end of step 2, then wrap the blanched beans in paper towels, place in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.

Photograph by Ralph Smith