Brown Butter Green Beans Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH BROWNED BUTTER

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place beans in 1 inch of water. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (they shouldn't be "squeaky" when you bite into one); drain. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Be careful not to let butter burn or it will taste bitter. Stir in pecans. Heat, stirring constantly, until butter is golden brown. (If bottom of saucepan is dark, it may be difficult to see the difference between brown butter and burnt butter. Try spooning a little of the butter onto a white plate to see the color more clearly.) Immediately remove from heat. Pour butter mixture over beans; toss to coat. Sprinkle with lemon peel.

BROWN BUTTER-GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Let cool, then drain.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the oregano sprig and red pepper flakes. Cook, swirling the pot, until the butter is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the green beans and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Continue to cook, tossing, until the green beans are glazed, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the oregano sprig, then add the oregano leaves to the pot and toss. Top with flaky salt and more red pepper flakes.

GREEN BEANS TOSSED IN BROWNED BUTTER

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 2-inches of water and place a steamer inside. Bring water to a boil. Add string beans and cover for 5 minutes, or until beans are cooked throughout but still crisp to the bite. If you don't have a steamer, toss beans in a large pot of boiling water for 4 minutes.
• Thoroughly drain water then return beans to the emptied pot. Let beans sit, uncovered, for 2 minutes so that any water coating them has evaporated. Pour out any accumulated water.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, or until melted butter has turned golden brown (this adds a slightly nutty flavor). Remove from heat and add lemon juice and beans and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again.

BROWN BUTTER SAUTEED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• To steam green beans: In a large non-stick skillet, bring 1/2 inch salted water to a boil. Add green beans, cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender and water has evaporated.
• Using a colander, strain water off green beans. Set aside.
• Drain any remaining water from skillet and place over medium heat. Add butter to pan, melt until frothy and watch the pan carefully until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and stir in seasonings. Return pan to heat, return green beans to pan, toss in butter mixture and serve immediately.

BROWN BUTTER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat butter over medium heat until golden brown.
• Add onion and saute about one minute.
• Add green beans, mushrooms and water and saute until green beans are crisp tender.
• Pour onto rice or serving plate.
• Using the same pan, toast the walnuts until fragrant and sprinkle over the beans.