Exploring French-style green beans: A delightful culinary twist

French cuisine is among the world's most well-known and respected culinary segments. Until a certain point, it was synonymous with culinary mastery, and chefs with a French accent became the very personification of the art of cooking. And I'll be frank: I've never been an unreflective fan of this cuisine. I've tried various dishes, and I must admit that dishes from Italy and Japan taste better. Of course, there are some exceptions, which I want to tell you about today.

Recently, during a conversation about green beans (of which I am a true enthusiast), a friend of the chef suggested that I try the French version. Does this recipe come from the Loire? Once again, I'll be honest with you: I'm not one hundred percent sure. Nevertheless, I must admit that this version of green beans is genuinely excellent. And I'm saying this as an absolute connoisseur of serving this vegetable in bread crumbs.

Below, I present the recipe, which worked perfectly in my home. I recommend giving it a chance. I did, and I don't regret it!

Ingredients:

• 450 grams of green beans,
• olive oil,
• 1-2 shallots,
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice,
• salt to taste,
• a pinch of nutmeg,
• 1/2 bunch parsley.

Preparation:

1. Trim the ends and any fibres from the green beans. Click here for detailed instructions on how to do this.
2. Transfer the green beans to a pot and add approximately 1 litre of water. Cook until the vegetables soften but remain firm and fairly crunchy.
3. Meanwhile, sauté the chopped shallots in preheated olive oil. Then add the cooked green beans, seasoning with salt, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
4. Fry over medium heat. Once the green beans are appetizingly browned, add the chopped parsley and immediately remove from heat. Done!