Green Beans Gourmet
Elevate your side dish game with Green Beans Gourmet, a vibrant and flavorful recipe that transforms simple vegetables into a star-worthy creation. Fresh green beans are blanched to tender-crisp perfection, then sautéed with luscious butter, olive oil, sweet shallots, and fragrant garlic for an irresistible base. A zesty burst of lemon zest and juice adds brightness, while a hint of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper rounds out the flavors. Optional toasted almond slivers lend a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for dinners, holidays, or any occasion that calls for elegance with minimal effort. Keyword-rich, this recipe is quick, healthy, and the ultimate gourmet twist on green beans!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons toasted almond slivers (optional)
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the green beans to the skillet. Toss them with the shallots and garlic to coat evenly.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and slightly caramelized.
If using, sprinkle toasted almond slivers over the green beans for an added crunch.
Transfer the Green Beans Gourmet to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2582 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1361 mg | 29% | |
*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.
