French Green Beans

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 1 lb French green beans
  • 2 tbsp Italian parsley
  • 1 Lemon, fresh wedges
  • 1 Shallot, large
  • 2 tbsp Tarragon, fresh
  • 2 tbsp Thyme, fresh leaves

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Sea salt and ground pepper

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 Pound French green beans (you can also use regular green beans)
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 Large shallot (finely minced)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
• 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 Tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
• sea salt and ground pepper (to taste)
• 1 fresh lemon (cut into wedges)

Directions

• Bring 4 to 5 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
• Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
• Trim the ends of the beans, and drop into the boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from water and drop into ice water to blanch.
• Strain beans, and move to paper towels. Pat dry and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat butter until melted.
• Add the shallots, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
• Add the herbs, salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Add the green beans and toss to thoroughly coat. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
• Serve green beans with a squeeze of lemon juice.