Jul 14 2026
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Summer Beans Recipe

Inspired by The Wine Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

miso-brown butter

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Ingredients

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Beans

Miso Brown Butter

Method

Preparing the Beans

  1. 1

    Trim the Beans

    Rinse the green beans and yellow wax beans under cold water. Trim the ends of each bean using a sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Blanch the Beans

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed beans and blanch for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

  3. 3

    Drain and Dry

    Once the beans are cooled, drain them again and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Making Miso Brown Butter

  1. 4

    Brown the Butter

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the unsalted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter begins to foam and turns a golden brown color, releasing a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes).

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Miso

    Add the minced garlic cloves to the browned butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the white miso paste until well combined.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Combining and Serving

  1. 7

    Toss the Beans

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched beans with the miso brown butter sauce. Toss gently to coat the beans evenly.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Transfer the beans to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

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