Green Beans with Shallots Lemon and Thyme
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Shallots, Lemon, and Thyme. Featuring tender-crisp green beans sautéed with caramelized shallots and tossed in a bright, zesty dressing of lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh thyme, this dish is a perfect balance of earthy and tangy flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. The simplicity of olive oil and a touch of seasoning allows the fresh ingredients to shine, while the gentle steaming technique ensures the beans retain their crisp texture. Serve warm as a refreshing complement to roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 medium shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
Peel and finely slice the shallots into thin rings.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become soft and golden.
Add the green beans to the skillet, along with the fresh thyme leaves. Toss to coat the beans evenly in the olive oil and shallots.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for 2 more minutes, allowing any excess water to evaporate.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper.
Toss everything together gently to combine, then remove from heat.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Garnish with additional thyme leaves or lemon zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1292 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.
