Haricots Verts à l’ail et au persil
Haricots Verts à l’ail et au persil, translated as Green Beans with Garlic and Parsley, is a classic French side dish renowned for its simplicity yet charming character. This dish exemplifies the French culinary philosophy of elevating fresh, seasonal ingredients through minimal but skillful preparation.
How to prepare haricots verts à l’ail at du persil?
To prepare this dish, slender French green beans, known as haricots verts, are blanched in boiling water until just tender yet still crisp. The garlic and chopped parsley are fried in olive oil until they’re turning slightly brown. Then the haricot verts are quickly sautéed in the olive oil infused with the garlic and parsley until fragrant and golden brown. The parsley and garlic are adding depth, aroma, and a burst of freshness and color to the beans making it a flavourful side dish.
The combination of garlic and parsley not only enhances the natural sweetness of the green beans but also adds layers of complexity to the dish. Garlic infuses its pungent, savory notes, while parsley contributes a bright, herbaceous flavor. The result is a harmonious balance of tastes and textures that complement a wide variety of main courses, from roasted meats to grilled fish.
Haricots Verts à l’ail et au persil has been one of my favorite side dishes since childhood. It’s not only delicious but also nutritious, as green beans are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Whether served as part of a formal dinner or enjoyed as a casual side dish, these haricot verts are sure to delight the senses and evoke the timeless charm of French cuisine.
Haricots Verts à l’ail et du Persil
A classic French side dish
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1800 grams haricots verts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- pepper and salt
Instructions:
- Cook the chopped beans in a large pot of boiling salted water uncovered, until crisp-tender (about 10-12 minutes), then drain.
- Meanwhile chop the garlic and parsley fine.
- Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a skillet and bring to a heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and parsley and let it heat up while stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the beans to the garlic and parsley and mix it up so that all the good flavors are spread well.
