Are you tired of boring, bland vegetable sides that nobody wants to eat? Get ready to transform your dinner table with these mouthwatering Church Green Beans with Baby Carrots! This simple yet incredibly delicious recipe will have your family and guests begging for seconds. Combining crisp green beans, sweet baby carrots, and a luxurious garlic butter sauce, this dish is about to become your new go-to vegetable recipe that elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cool running water, trimming off the stem ends. Pat dry with clean kitchen towel.
- Rinse baby carrots and ensure they are clean and uniform in size for even cooking.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Carefully add green beans to boiling water and blanch for approximately 3-4 minutes until they become bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color and texture.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it becomes slightly foamy.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add baby carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the green beans from the ice water and add them to the skillet with carrots.
- Sauté green beans and carrots together for 4-5 minutes, coating them evenly with garlic butter.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, tossing to distribute seasoning.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, ensuring an even distribution of carrots and green beans.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with additional fresh cracked pepper if desired.
Tips
- Always choose fresh, crisp green beans with no blemishes or soft spots for the best texture and flavor.
- Blanching is key - don't overcook your green beans. The goal is bright green, tender-crisp vegetables.
- Use the ice water bath immediately after blanching to stop the cooking process and preserve that vibrant color.
- Use fresh garlic if possible for a more robust flavor compared to pre-minced garlic.
- Watch your butter carefully when sautéing to prevent burning - medium heat is perfect.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or some toasted almonds as a final garnish.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
