Gay Lea

Buttery Sauteed Green Beans

(Savoury Side Dishes)

Preparation time: 10 minutes

This fry and then boil method of cooking green beans ensures the most flavourful beans each time.

Buttery Sauteed Green Beans

Ingredients:
1/3 cupGay Lea butter75 mL
1 cupcoarse fresh breadcrumbs250 mL
1small onion finely chopped1
3cloves garlic minced3
1 lbfresh green beans, trimmed500 g
1/2 cupchicken or vegetable stock125 mL


Instructions:

For breadcrumbs;  Melt 2 tbsp (25 mL) of butter in skillet over medium heat; add breadcrumbs.
Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are toasted and golden. Remove from skillet; set aside.

Melt 3 tbsp (45 mL) of butter in skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add green beans; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 8 minutes or until beans are almost tender. Uncover and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and beans are tender. Stir in remaining butter until well glazed. Transfer beans to serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.


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