½lbfresh green beansany variety (yellow wax beans and haricot verts are lovely)
4ears fresh cornshucked
5tbspbutter
salt and pepperto taste
1cupfresh herbs or choicefinely chopped (basil, chives, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, chervil, marjoram, and parsley)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil, adding a generous amount of salt. Drop in the green beans and cook until they're tender-crisp, about 2 min, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Remove once totally cooled, then drain and set aside.
Place the corn in the boiling water, then turn off the heat, and cook for about 5 min. Transfer to a bowl of ice water, and remove once they're cool enough to handle. Place a small bowl upside down in a large bowl, and prop a corn cob on top. Run your knife down the side of the cob to remove the kernels, and repeat with the remaining cobs.
Melt the butter in a large pan, add corn and green beans. Season with salt and pepper, then toss the vegetables around until just warmed through. Do not cook them to death. Right before serving, sprinkle ¾ of the herbs over the vegetables, then toss to evenly incorporate.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with the remaining herbs.
Notes
Amount per serving --- calories 186 total fat 10.9g 14% saturated fat 6.3g 31% cholesterol 25mg 8% sodium 86mg 4% total carbohydrates 22.2g 8% dietary fiber 4.2g 15% total sugars 3.9g protein 4.3g --- vitamin D 7mcg 33% calcium 24mg 2% iron 3mg 18% potassium 371mg 8%