HARICOTS VERT A LA CREME (GREEN BEANS IN CREAM)

Haricots Vert a la Creme (Green beans in cream) image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound fresh, unblemished green beans
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

Trim off the ends of each green bean. Put them in a saucepan with water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to the boil and let simmer until tender, five minutes or longer. Cooking time will depend on the size and age of the beans. Do not overcook.
Drain the beans and put in a saucepan. Add salt, pepper, butter, cream, nutmeg and tarragon. Bring to the boil, stirring. Cook briefly until the cream is slightly reduced and thickened.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams