Green Beans with Red Onions
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant, flavor-packed recipe for Green Beans with Red Onions. Perfectly blanched green beans are tossed in a delightful medley of caramelized red onions, fragrant garlic, and a rich combination of olive oil and butter for a beautifully balanced dish. A splash of zesty lemon juice brings brightness, while a touch of salt and black pepper enhances the natural flavors. This quick and easy recipe, featuring wholesome ingredients and a seamless blend of textures, makes an ideal accompaniment to any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes and serving up to four, it’s the ultimate combination of simplicity and sophistication for your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 1 large red onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside. Thinly slice the red onion and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced red onion. Sauté the onions for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, along with the water. Stir everything together and let the green beans cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and tender.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then stir in the lemon juice for a fresh, tangy finish.
Transfer the green beans and red onions to a serving dish. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 274 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*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.
