Martha Stewart 10 Minute Green Beans Recipe
This Martha Stewart 10 Minute Green Beans Recipe is a fantastic choice. It features a bright color and a very snappy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh green beans ends trimmed.
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter for the pan.
- 2 cloves of garlic sliced very thin today.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for the tang.
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to season well.
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper for a tiny kick.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest for a bright smell.
- Red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
Instructions
Boil the Salty Water
- Fill a large pot with water and add a lot of salt. Bring the liquid to a very fast boil now.
Trim the Fresh Beans
- Wash the green beans and cut off the stem ends. Keep the beans whole so they look very long today.
Cook the Green Pods
- Drop the beans into the boiling water for three minutes. They should be tender but still very crunchy.
Shock in Cold Water
- Drain the beans and put them in a bowl of ice. This stops the cooking and keeps the color green.
Sauté the Thin Garlic
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium heat. Cook the garlic slices until they are very golden.
Toss the Cold Beans
- Add the dry green beans into the hot garlic butter. Stir quickly so every bean is coated in the fat.
Add the Fresh Lemon
- Pour in the lemon juice and add the yellow zest. Sprinkle the salt and the black pepper over the pan.
Serve While Very Hot
- Place the beans on a flat plate and add the red flakes. Serve the side while the butter is still bubbly.
Notes
- Use an ice bath to keep the beans from turning brown.
- Do not overcook the garlic or it will taste bitter today.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of the bottled version.
- Pat the beans dry before you put them in the butter.
- Add toasted almonds for a much bigger crunch.
- Use a high-quality sea salt for the final seasoning.
- Sauté the beans quickly so they do not get soft.