French Beans with Garlic & Herbs–add a sunny plate of color to your holiday table with a simple little jewel from the recipe collection at Bijouxs.
Traditionally green beans are a favorite side dish on the holiday table. Instead of the go-to green bean casserole this year, opt for something fresher, a lighter complement to your holiday spread–yellow french beans known as haricot jaune. These little jewels are a perfect way to shake things up a bit, while still remaining true to the traditional flavors and tastes of the season.
This recipe is a take on classic French beans, one that transtions the seasons beautifully. Often it becomes the base for a summer Provençal-style salad, with the inclusion of tuna, potatoes, capers, tomatoes and olives. The pop of yellow is playful and maybe even a bit unexpected in Winter, but why not embrace a little sunshine?
Thank holiday goodness this sunny plate of French Beans with Garlic & Herbs is an easy fix. A majority of the recipe can be prepped ahead–here’s how: parboil the beans, mince the shallots and garlic, prep the fresh basil leaves and parsley–ready & set. Just prior to serving, the beans are quickly sautĂ©ed with the shallots and garlic until heated through, toss in the herbs, then plate and serve the sunshine.
Wishing you bright, sunny and delicious Holidays from Bijouxs.
As always, enjoy. B
I always covet those gorgeous yellow beans at the Hollywood Farmers Market. Have you tried the flatter Italian version? GREG
The designer in me just loves the yellow color, of course. I have only tried the flatter (Romano) Italian green beans, use them in one of my Mom’s stews…have not seen them in yellow-sound wonderful! Sending holiday joy!
This is the prettiest plate of beans I’ve seen. I will definitely make these for Australia Day (Yellow and Green) LOL
Greetings Maureen! Thank you so much for the kind words. I love that these little gems will be served on Australia Day! So cool that food connects people from all over the world. Enjoy!