Julia Child's Green Beans

From Chow Bella

1 lb haricots verts, or thin green beans, ends and strings removed and washed in hot water right before cooking

4 qts boiling water

2 tbsp unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed

lemon juice, salt, and pepper, to taste

pinch of parsley

1. Add the green beans to the rapidly boiling water. Boil for about 5 min, or until tender to your liking.

2. Drain the beans immediately once they are to your taste, and plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process.

3. Allow the beans to become dry before seasoning by draining them thoroughly. I found them to dry quickly once I return them to the hot pan they were cooked in. Toss the dried beans in butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. You can garnish with more parsley before serving, if desired.

• Servings per recipe: 4

• Per serving:

• Calories: 85.5

• Fat: 5.9 g

• Saturated fat: 3.6 g

• Cholesterol: 15.5 g

• Sodium: 46.3 g

• Carbohydrate: 8 g

• Fiber: 3.8 g

• Sugars: 0 g

• Protein: 2.1 g