The only way to enjoy French Green Beans is to yield a perfect tender-crisp texture, every time. Check out how.
Haricot Verts is the French word for green bean.– Haricot (ah-ree-kho) = Bean– Verts (vairs) = GreenIn our house, both the kids and adults enjoy this healthy green vegetable.
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How to prep your Haricot Vert:Wash the beans well in cool water. Then snap or cut the stem end and discard. the end that looks like it tapers off into a nice thread can be left for eating.
Method #1: SKILLET STEAM SAUTÉ: AKA, my favorite method! It produces beans that turn out crispy tender, just how you want them!
Method #2: STEAM WITH BASKET: This is probably the most traditional method for cooking haricot verts.
Method #3: OVEN ROASTED: Just like broccoli, haricot verts are excellent roasted in the oven. You just want to make sure you don’t over cook them as they will become tough.
Method #4: SKILLET SAUTE Using the skillet sauté method is a great way to have crisp haricot verts that get a little browning on the edges.
HERBS & FLAVOR TO ADD TO HARICOT VERTS– lemon juice or lemon zest– fresh dill– grated parmesan cheese– fresh chopped garlic– fresh chopped tarragon– sliced and sauteed shallots– slivered almonds