Green Beans and Peas are both vibrant green and they are perfect for a spring side dish. The Mint Crème Fraîche is an indulgence and totally optional. But the totally optional extras some times make the difference between ordinary and special.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb green beans trimmed
- 1 cup peas defrosted
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Garlic and Crème Fraîche
- 12 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6-8 leaves fresh mint
- 1/2 cup crème fraîsche or rich sour cream
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
For Garlic and Crème Fraîche
- Pre heat oven to 400℉
- Place 12 cloves garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in an oven proof dish, cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven when soft an set aside to cool.
- Pound 6-8 leaves fresh mint in a mortar and pestle until coarsley crushed, add baked garlic, pound to combine, then add to 1/2 cup crème fraîsche or rich sour cream. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Green Beans and Peas
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in medium skillet over low heat and add 1/2 medium onion, finely sliced and 1 clove garlic, finely sliced. Sauté until tender. About 5-7 minutes.
- Add 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and 1/2 cup chicken stock and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook until the beans are tender, 6-8 minutes.
- Add 1 cup peas and stir. Cover with a lid and cook until most of the stock is absorbed, about 5-7 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serving
- Serve cooked beans and peas with Garlic Mint Crème Fraîche on the side.
