Green Beans with Shallot Butter
Transform your side dish game with this quick and easy recipe for Green Beans with Shallot Butter! Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are blanched to preserve their vibrant color, then tossed in a luscious butter sauce infused with the delicate sweetness of sautéed shallots, the aromatic punch of garlic, and a hint of fresh lemon juice for brightness. This elegant side dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with everything from roasted chicken to grilled salmon. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this recipe makes for a versatile, flavor-packed crowd-pleaser while showcasing simple ingredients at their finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 10 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Set aside.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water.
Once boiling, add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color. Drain and set aside.
Finely mince the shallot and garlic. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the shallot butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through.
Season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice for brightness.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1793 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1163 mg | 25% | |
*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.
