Green Beans and Onions
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful recipe for Green Beans and Onions, a perfect blend of fresh, tender green beans and golden caramelized onions. Sautéed in a combination of olive oil and butter, this dish is infused with the aromatic goodness of minced garlic and a hint of zesty lemon juice to brighten the flavors. A pinch of kosher salt, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes add just the right amount of seasoning, while a quick steam ensures the beans are perfectly crisp-tender. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe makes for a versatile side dish to complement roast chicken, grilled steak, or even a holiday feast. Simple, wholesome, and undeniably delicious, these green beans and onions will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel the onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the sliced onion. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour 2 tablespoons of water into the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the green beans steam for about 5-7 minutes, until just tender but still slightly crisp.
Uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until any remaining liquid evaporates and the green beans begin to char slightly.
Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together to combine.
Finish the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness, then remove from heat.
Serve the green beans and onions warm as a side dish for your favorite main courses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 332 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1210 mg | 26% | |
*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.
