Fresh Green Beans Deluxe
Elevate your side dish game with Fresh Green Beans Deluxe, a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp green beans blanched to perfection and sautéed with buttery shallots, fragrant garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish is as easy as it is elegant. Toasted sliced almonds add a delightful crunch, while a touch of lemon zest and juice brings a refreshing citrus brightness. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, this 25-minute recipe combines wholesome ingredients with gourmet flair. Perfect as a holiday staple or a quick weeknight side, Fresh Green Beans Deluxe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that highlights seasonal produce in the most delicious way. Try it today for a fresh, nutty, and zesty twist on a classic vegetable dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small shallots
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Mince the shallots and garlic. Set them aside separately.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Let the butter melt completely.
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the shallot and garlic mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
Top the green beans with the toasted almonds just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this deluxe green bean dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.1 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2137 mg | 45% | |
*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.
