brown butter green beans

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beulah, MI
Updated on Aug 27, 2025

I love fresh green beans. This is a simple recipe that gives the beans a nutty flavor.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter

How To Make brown butter green beans

  • Step 1
    Snip or cut the ends of the green beans off. Get a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook in rolling boiling water for 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Drain and place in an ice bath. Place the butter in a sauté pan and cook over medium-low heat until the butter turns brown. Add the green beans in batches and sauté in the brown butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat until all the beans are cooked.
  • Step 3
    Season with sea salt.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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