Green Beans Hollandaise Recipe

Summary

Servings8Cuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Green beans2 Pound
 Boiling water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Egg yolks5 (Hollandaise sauce:)
 Butter/Margarine2/3 Cup (16 tbs), melted (Hollandaise sauce:)
 Boiling water2/3 Cup (16 tbs) (Hollandaise sauce:)
 Lemon juice3 Tablespoon (Hollandaise sauce:)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon (Hollandaise sauce:)
 Dash cayenne

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Wash the beans and trim from ends.
2) Cut into 2-inch pieces, diagonally.

MAKING
3) In a large skillet, place the beans with 2 cups boiling water and 2 teaspoons salt.
4) Cover the skillet and gently boil them for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
5) Meanwhile, make Hollandaise Sauce: In top of double boiler, using wire whisk or fork, slightly beat egg yolks.
6) Slowly add butter.
7) Gradually add boiling water, beating constantly.
8) Cook over hot, not boiling, water (water in double-boiler base should not touch pan above), stirring constantly, just until thickened.
Remove from hot water.
9) Slowly beat in lemon juice, salt, and cayenne.
10) Drain beans well.
11) In a serving dish, transfer the cooked beans.

SERVING
12) Toss warm with Hollandaise, and serve immediately.
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