Summer Corn + Green Beans with Herb Butter
Summer Corn + Green Beans with Herb Butter is the perfect side dish to celebrate seasonal flavors this summer. This vibrant recipe brings together sweet, juicy corn and crisp green beans, all enhanced by a luscious herb-infused butter that adds depth and aroma. In just 20 minutes, you can create a colorful dish that complements grilled meats or stands alone as a refreshing vegetarian option. Ideal for summer gatherings or simple weeknight dinners, this side is both quick to prepare and pleasing to the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb fresh green beans
- 4 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup various fresh herbs, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
- Cook the green beans in the boiling water for 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to the ice bath to cool.
- Add shucked corn to the boiling water without heat for about 5 minutes, then cool in the ice bath.
- Cut kernels off the cooled corn cobs and set aside.
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the green beans and corn; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until warmed through, adding three-quarters of the herbs just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg