The green beans with mint are a truly special light side dish. In Puglia, we usually prepare them as a salad with potatoes or tomatoes, but discovering this new recipe on the web was a revelation. The mint provides a pleasant sensation of freshness with its intense aroma. This green beans with mint recipe is naturally for those who, like me, love the taste of fresh mint which is not only good for drinks but can also be used easily to season dishes.
Mint, moreover, is one of my favorite herbs.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 20 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs green beans
- as needed water (Enough to cover the green beans)
- as needed salt
- as needed parsley (fresh)
- 6 leaves mint (fresh)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Pot
- Serving dish platter
Preparation
Trim the tender green beans. Remove the tips with the strings and break them. Discard the drier ones.
Wash the green beans thoroughly with plenty of water at least two or three times.
Place the green beans in the pot covered with salted water and cook for about ten minutes from when the water starts boiling.
Drain the green beans and place them on a serving platter. Season with parsley, fresh mint, garlic if desired, and olive oil.
Serve this delicious side dish of green beans with mint preferably at room temperature or cold to accompany meat or fish mains.
Green Beans with Mint Light Recipe
Advice:
The advice I can give first of all for this green beans with mint recipe is the quality of the green beans. Buy from a trusted vendor you know.
Organic vegetables are certainly preferable.
I prefer to change my plans rather than face unpleasant surprises in the kitchen.
Certainly preferable.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to season the green bean side dish?
Season the green bean side dish with parsley, fresh mint, garlic if desired, and olive oil.
