STEAMED OR BOILED GREEN BEANS
4 to 5 servings
Trim the stem ends of:
- 1 pound green beans
You may cut them crosswise or on the diagonal or leave them whole. Place the beans in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water and cover. Alternatively, place them in a saucepan full of rapidly boiling water. Cook until barely tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and toss with:
- (2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, butter, Brown Butter, or up to ¼ cup vinaigrette)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
If desired, top with any of the following:
- (¼ cup Buttered Bread Crumbs)
- (2 to 4 slices cooked bacon or pancetta, crumbled)
- (2 tablespoons chopped parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, or a combination)
- (Toasted chopped almonds, hazelnuts, or peanuts)
- (Crispy Fried Shallots, Sautéed Mushrooms, or Sautéed Onions)