Green Beans and Shallots
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet sophisticated Green Beans and Shallots recipe! Crisp-tender green beans are perfectly blanched and then sautéed to perfection with golden caramelized shallots, fragrant garlic, and a buttery olive oil blend. A hint of lemon zest adds a bright, refreshing finish that pairs beautifully with the rich flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy dish is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast. Impress your guests with this vibrant, savory side that’s bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 3 large shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside to dry.
Peel the shallots and slice them thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and pat dry.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until they are golden and caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the green beans to the skillet. Toss them with the shallots and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the beans are warmed through and slightly tender.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Toss to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the green beans and shallots to a serving platter. Serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1773 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1524 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.
