Description
Brighten up your summer meals with our Summer Corn + Green Beans with Herb Butter. This colorful side dish combines the sweetness of fresh corn and crisp green beans, all enveloped in a rich herb-infused butter. It’s not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with vibrant flavors that celebrate the season’s bounty. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish, making it perfect for everything from backyard barbecues to family dinners. The versatility of this recipe allows you to pair it with grilled meats or serve it as part of a vegetarian spread, making it an ideal addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb fresh green beans
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 5 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup assorted fresh herbs (such as basil, chives, thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Cook green beans in boiling water for about 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer immediately to ice water.
- Place shucked corn into boiling water, turn off heat, and let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to ice water.
- Cut corn kernels off the cob using a knife and set aside.
- Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat; add corn and green beans, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently until warmed through.
- Just before serving, mix in 3/4 of the herbs and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use seasonal herbs for enhanced flavor. Experiment by adding bell peppers or zucchini for additional color and nutrition.