green beans with coriander and garlic
There's a reason for adding the lemon juice and vinegar to the green beans after they've marinated. If you mix these acids in too soon, the beans will turn an unappetizing shade of brown. From The Food of Portugal by Jean Anderson.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tender young green beans, washed and tipped
- 3 quarts boiling water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (added to the boiling water)
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2/3 cup fresh coriander, coarsely chopped - dried won't do :)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grund black pepper
How To Make green beans with coriander and garlic
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Step 1Cook the beans in the boiling salted water in a large covered saucepan over moderate heat 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
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Step 2Meanwhile, place the garlic and coriander in a large heat-proof bowl. As soon as the beans are done, drain well, return to moderate heat, and shake the pan 30 to 40 seconds to drive off all excess moisture. Dump the hot beans on top of the garlic and coriander and let stand 10 minutes.
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Step 3Add 5 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss well to mix; cover and marinate in the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours or, better yet, overnight.
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Step 4About 45 minutes before serving, bring the beans from the refrigerator and let stand, still covered, on the counter. Just before serving, add the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar, and the pepper. Toss well, taste, and add more vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper, if needed.
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Step 5Serve as an accompaniment to pork, poultry, veal, or beef.
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