Green Beans with Shallots and Red Bell Pepper
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Shallots and Red Bell Pepper. Fresh, crisp green beans are paired with tender sautéed shallots, sweet red bell pepper strips, and a hint of garlicky goodness for a side dish that's as colorful as it is delicious. A combination of olive oil and butter creates a rich base, while a finishing drizzle of lemon juice adds just the right touch of brightness to balance the flavors. Perfectly steamed and lightly caramelized, these green beans are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, letting their natural taste shine. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is an ideal accompaniment to your favorite main dishes, whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal. Be sure to add this wholesome and visually stunning vegetable dish to your go-to list of side options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 2 large shallots
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Wash the green beans, trim the ends, and set aside.
Peel the shallots and thinly slice them. Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Mince the garlic.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, letting the butter melt completely.
Add the sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and become translucent.
Stir in the red bell pepper slices and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet and pour in the cup of water. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the green beans to steam for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Let the remaining water evaporate completely, then season the dish with salt and black pepper.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and toss everything together to combine.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1850 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1621 mg | 34% | |
*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.
