Fresh Green Beans with Caramelized Vidalia Onions
Elevate your side dish game with this recipe for Fresh Green Beans with Caramelized Vidalia Onions, a perfect marriage of vibrant, tender-crisp green beans and sweet, buttery caramelized onions. Featuring thinly sliced Vidalia onions cooked low and slow in a blend of butter and olive oil, this dish boasts incredible depth of flavor balanced with a refreshing splash of fresh lemon juice. Quick to prepare yet impressive enough for any gathering, this recipe offers the perfect combination of simplicity and elegance. Served warm, this versatile vegetable side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled seafood, or a wholesome vegetarian spread. Whether for weeknight dinners or holiday celebrations, this dish is sure to become a favorite on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and olive oil together. Add the sliced Vidalia onions and a pinch of salt, stirring to coat the onions in the fat.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until they are soft and golden brown. Be patient and adjust the heat to prevent burning while allowing the onions to caramelize deeply.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, along with 3 tablespoons of water. Toss to coat the green beans in the onion mixture and heat through for about 3-4 minutes.
Season with the remaining salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful side dish as part of any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1434 mg | 30% | |
*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.
