Green Beans with Shallots
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Shallots! Perfectly blanched fresh green beans retain their crispness and bright green color, while sweet, caramelized shallots add a layer of rich, savory depth. A quick sauté in olive oil and a touch of butter creates the ultimate harmony of textures and flavors. Finished with simple seasoning, this dish is easy to prepare in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with everything from roasted meats to hearty vegetarian entrees. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this gluten-free and crowd-pleasing recipe will bring elegance and freshness to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 3 whole shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
Peel the shallots and slice them thinly into rings.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and just tender.
Prepare a bowl of ice water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans immediately into the ice water to stop the cooking process. After 2 minutes, drain and pat them dry with a clean towel.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until they are softened and lightly caramelized.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the blanched green beans.
Season the green beans and shallots with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Toss everything together to ensure the green beans are evenly coated and warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans with shallots to a serving dish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 365 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
