Description
This Green Bean Puree is a creamy and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any meal. The combination of green beans, garlic, and capers creates a unique and delicious puree that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon capers
Instructions
- Prepare Green Beans: Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water until tender.
- Sauté Garlic: In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine green beans, garlic, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and capers. Blend until smooth.
- Serve: Transfer the puree to a serving dish and garnish with additional capers if desired.
Notes
- This puree can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
- For a lighter version, you can use milk instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg