Name: Crisp Haricots Verts with Pine Nuts
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds haricots verts, trimmed; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup pine nuts; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Crisp Haricots Verts with Pine NutsStephen Sullivan; food and prop styling: Roscoe Betsill

The secret to this recipe's rich, nutty flavor is the browned butter. Watch the butter carefully as it cooks to make sure it doesn't burn. If you can't find slim, delicate haricots verts, substitute green beans and cook them for an extra minute or two. You can also substitute fresh mint for the oregano for a different flavor.

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