This Green Bean and Potatoes With Tarragon and Shallot Dressing recipe is perfect for autumn for its rooty, full bodied taste.
Inspired by Patricia Wells’ recipe, I added potatoes for a little heft. The potatoes absorb the flavors of the lemon and tarragon so nicely. Tarragon, with its unique, elegant flavor, has an aromatic sweetness and subtle licorice flavor. It’s the star of the show and punches the flavor profile through the roof.
The little bit of cream helps to balance and marry all these amazing flavors together. It’s honestly so good!
Have fun cooking and enjoy your meal!
Tracy from Real Not Perfect
Green Beans and Potatoes with Tarragon and Shallot Dressing
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large bowl that can hold 6 cups
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans rinsed, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1½ lbs Yukon potatoes (4 medium) washed, peeled and cut into 1 ½ in cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Dressing:
- 3-4 tbsp juice of one lemon
- 3 medium shallots (about ¾ cup) peeled and chopped fine
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 tbsp tarragon chopped medium fine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Roast the potatoes:
- Add olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Put them in the broiler and cook for 8 minutes. Flip with spatula and cook for another 8 minutes. (This is a super fast way to cook them!)
- Remove from broiler and let cool for about 15 minutes.
While potatoes are broiling:
- Bring a large pot of water to a broil and add 1 tbsp table salt.
- Add the green beans and boil uncovered for around 4-5 minutes, until bright green and still firm. While the beans are boiling, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes. When green beans are cooked, drain in a colander.
- After draining beans, immediately plunge beans into ice bath for 2 minutes then drain in a colander.
Prepare the dressing:
- Squeeze 3-4 tbsp of lemon juice into a medium bowl, whisk in 4 tbsp heavy cream, shallots and tarragon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine cooled potatoes and green beans in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 804mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 821IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
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