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French Green Beans with Hazelnut Butter

The combination of hazelnuts, lemon and shallots in these French Green Beans elevates this side dish to a completely amazing level!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Veggies & Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easter side dish, easy side dish
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 pound French green beans rinsed and trimmed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Make the compound butter. Mix the butter, shallots, lemon zest and hazelnuts in a small bowl until combined.  Refrigerate while the beans are cooking.
  • Steam the beans. Place the beans in a sauté pan and sprinkle with salt.  Add the water.  Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes.  Remove the lid and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, until all of the water boils off.  Immediately remove from heat.
  • Finish the dish. Spoon butter mixture over the beans.  Using a pair of tongs, toss the beans until all of the butter is melted and the beans are coated.  Serve immediately.