Description
Succulent summer corn and green beans dance together in this herbed butter symphony, creating a light, fresh side dish that sings with seasonal produce. Garden-fresh ingredients mingle with rich, melted butter, offering you a simple yet elegant taste of summer’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 ears corn, husked and cleaned
- 1 pound (1 lb) green beans, trimmed
Butter and Herbs:
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill)
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge corn into rapidly boiling water, allowing it to cook for precisely 3 minutes until vibrant and tender.
- Introduce green beans directly into the same boiling water, continuing to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Swiftly drain the vegetables using a colander, carefully transferring them to a spacious serving platter.
- Select a compact saucepan and gently melt butter over low, steady heat until completely liquefied.
- Incorporate freshly chopped herbs into the melted butter, seasoning with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Generously cascade the aromatic herb-infused butter across the corn and green beans.
- Gently maneuver the vegetables, ensuring each kernel and bean receives a luxurious coating of herbed butter.
- Present the dish immediately while steaming hot, allowing the herb butter to enhance the summer vegetables’ natural flavors.
Notes
- Blanching vegetables quickly preserves their vibrant colors, crisp texture, and maximum nutritional value.
- Opt for fresh, seasonal corn and green beans to enhance the dish’s natural sweetness and flavor profile.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like basil, thyme, or tarragon to customize the butter’s taste.
- Ensure water is at a rolling boil before adding vegetables to maintain their bright green color and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg