Go Back
–+ servings
Summer Corn + Green Beans with Herb Butter

Fresh Summer Corn + Green Beans with Herb Butter Bliss

This Summer Corn + Green Beans with Herb Butter recipe perfectly captures the essence of fresh summer produce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Can substitute with yellow wax beans
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn Always use fresh corn for the best flavor
Herb Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Substitute with dairy-free butter for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Mix like basil, chives, or tarragon

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • sauté pan
  • cutting board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Prepare a bowl with ice water for shocking the vegetables.
  2. Gently lower the fresh green beans into the boiling water and blanch them for about 2 minutes. Transfer them to the ice bath to cool.
  3. In the same pot, add the shucked fresh corn and cook for approximately 5 minutes until bright and plump. Place into the ice bath after cooking.
  4. Remove the corn from the ice bath and cut the kernels off the cobs into a bowl.
  5. In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn and green beans, season, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
  6. Toss the vegetables with fresh herbs before serving. Garnish with remaining herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is possible; just cool the veggies first and store in a freezer bag.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!