Easy Buttered Green Beans And Carrot Sticks

1. 1

   Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender (about 5-6 minutes).

2. 2

   Transfer beans to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon (do not discard the water).

3. 3

   Boil the carrot sticks in the same water until crisp-tender (about 1 minute) then transfer to the same bowl of ice water with the beans.

4. 4

   Place the beans and carrots on a paper towel and pat them dry.

5. 5

   Up to this point you can refrigerate until ready to saute them.

6. 6

   In a large skillet or a medium pot melt the butter with oil.

7. 7

   Add in the beans and carrot sticks; toss until hot (about 2 minutes).

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with nuts if desired.

10. 10

    Delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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