Haricots Verts with Herb Butter Recipe

Haricots Verts with Herb Butter Recipe

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lb haricots verts or other green beans, trimmed
  1. Stir together all ingredients except haricots verts with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined well.
  2. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 6 quarts water), uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, then drain. Toss with herb butter.
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