Haricots Vert a la Creme (Green beans in cream)

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh, unblemished green beans
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon dried tarragon

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    189 calories; 17 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 56 milligrams cholesterol; 19 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Trim off the ends of each green bean. Put them in a saucepan with water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to the boil and let simmer until tender, five minutes or longer. Cooking time will depend on the size and age of the beans. Do not overcook.
2. Drain the beans and put in a saucepan. Add salt, pepper, butter, cream, nutmeg and tarragon. Bring to the boil, stirring. Cook briefly until the cream is slightly reduced and thickened.

About 15 minutes