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                     Buttered Green Beans And Carrots

Recipe By     : Bon Apptit December 1997
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans & Peas                     Bon Appetit Magazine
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        slender green beans -- trimmed
   8      ounces        carrots -- peeled cut into
                        -- matchstick-size strips
   2      tablespoons   butter
   2      tablespoons   olive oil

Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about
 6 minutes.  Using slotted spoon, transfer green beans to bowl of ice water.  C
ook carrots in same boiling water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.  Transfer
 carrots to ice water with beans.  Drain; pat vegetables dry.  (Vegetables can 
be prepared 1 day ahead.  Wrap vegetables in paper towels and refrigerate.)

Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium
-high heat.  Add vegetables and toss until hot, about 2 minutes.  Season to tas
te with salt and pepper.

Simple to make, and very pretty on the plate.


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