Green Beans Provencale
Bring a taste of southern France to your table with Green Beans Provençale, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. This dish combines crisp-tender green beans with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic shallots, and garlic, all brought to life with the fragrant medley of herbes de Provence. A quick blanch preserves the beans' striking green color and perfect texture, while a light sauté in olive oil infuses every bite with Mediterranean charm. Finished with fresh parsley and optional lemon zest for a zippy twist, this recipe is a versatile accompaniment to roast chicken, grilled fish, or even a simple steak dinner. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, this healthy and elegant dish is perfect for weeknights or special gatherings alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped shallot
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 150 grams, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon, optional lemon zest
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the water is heating, trim the ends of the green beans if needed.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften and release their juices.
Sprinkle the herbes de Provence over the mixture, and stir to combine.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the tomato mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are warmed through.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, stir in the optional lemon zest for a bright, citrusy flavor.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately as a side dish for your favorite entrees such as roast chicken, grilled fish, or steak.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1295 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4174 mg | 89% | |
*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.
