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Haricots Verts and Carrots with Mustard and Chervil

3.8

(22)

If you can't find fresh chervil, use fresh parsley instead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound large carrots, peeled, cut into 2x1/3x1/3-inch sticks
2 pounds haricots verts or slender green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh chervil or parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir cream and mustard in small bowl to blend. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and sauté 3 minutes. Add haricots verts; sprinkle generously with salt. Pour 3/4 cup water over. Cover and boil until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Uncover; boil until water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add cream mixture to vegetables and stir until coated, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add chervil and toss to blend. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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