Balsamic Shallot Green Beans
Brighten up your table with these Balsamic Shallot Green Beans, a quick and flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion! Fresh, crisp-tender green beans are paired with golden sautéed shallots and infused with a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, delicately sweetened with honey. A hint of garlic and a touch of optional red pepper flakes elevate the flavors, making every bite irresistibly bold yet balanced. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a perfect harmony of simplicity and sophistication. Whether you’re serving it alongside a holiday roast or as a weeknight veggie upgrade, these green beans are sure to impress. Keywords: balsamic shallot green beans, easy green bean recipe, balsamic glaze side dish, sautéed green beans with shallots.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 3 medium shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends or cutting them with a knife.
Peel and thinly slice the shallots and garlic.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced shallots to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they soften and become slightly golden.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the pan along with the water. Cover and steam the beans for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp. Stir occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar and honey until combined.
Remove the lid from the skillet and pour the balsamic-honey mixture over the green beans. Toss to coat evenly.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the liquid slightly thickens and clings to the beans.
Transfer the balsamic shallot green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1782 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1504 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
