Green Beans Prapice
Elevate your side dish game with Green Beans Prapice, a vibrant and flavorful recipe that transforms simple green beans into a show-stopping addition to any meal. This dish features tender-crisp green beans blanched to perfection and tossed in a rich, spiced butter sauce infused with paprika, cumin, and a hint of crushed red pepper for subtle heat. Aromatic shallots and garlic create a savory base, while fresh lemon zest and juice brighten every bite. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional toasted almond slices for added texture, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve it as a side to roasted proteins or enjoy it as a light vegetarian entrée. Healthy, quick, and bursting with flavor, Green Beans Prapice is a must-try recipe that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 medium garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons toasted almond slices (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain them again and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
Add the chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, ground cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously, to toast the spices and release their aroma.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, tossing them to coat evenly in the spiced butter mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through and slightly golden in spots.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the zest and juice of one lemon for brightness.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and, if using, toasted almond slices for added crunch.
Serve hot as a side dish or a light vegetarian entrée. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*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.
