Green Beans with Balsamic Shallot Butter
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this recipe for Green Beans with Balsamic Shallot Butter, a perfect harmony of vibrant flavors and rich, buttery goodness. Crisp-tender green beans are steamed to perfection and then tossed in a luxurious sauce made from caramelized shallots, minced garlic, and tangy balsamic vinegar. The combination of unsalted butter and aromatic seasonings creates a glossy coating that enhances the natural sweetness of the beans. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table. Serve it warm and watch it disappear in no time—it's the ultimate way to make your veggies irresistible! Perfect for a keyword-rich search: balsamic green beans, buttery shallot sauce, vegetable side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends.
Peel and finely mince the shallots and garlic.
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the green beans and toss to coat.
Pour in 1 cup of water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the beans steam for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp. Drain any remaining liquid and set the beans aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they soften and become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to the skillet and stir well, allowing the mixture to cook for 1 minute so the flavors meld together.
Return the steamed green beans to the skillet and toss them in the balsamic shallot butter until evenly coated. Season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of ground black pepper, adjusting to taste if needed.
Remove from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*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.
