Frenched Green Beans
Tender green beans prepared in the French style, seasoned with sherry vinegar and olive oil for a simple yet elegant side dish. Perfect balance of crisp-tender texture and bright flavor.
6 servings
15 min
Ingredients
- •2 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
- •1½ tablespoons olive oil
- •1 piece green-bean frencher
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Force beans, trimmed ends first (keeping strings to the side), up through funnel of frencher (if using; see cooks' note, below).
5 min
- 2.
Cook beans in 2 batches in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil. Serve hot or warm.
10 min
