Green Beans with Shallots Tarragon
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant Green Beans with Shallots and Tarragon—an elegant yet simple recipe that makes fresh green beans the star of your meal. Blanched to crisp-tender perfection and then sautéed with buttery caramelized shallots, this dish gets a flavorful boost from fragrant fresh tarragon and a refreshing drizzle of lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an effortless way to add a touch of sophistication to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned with a balance of salt and pepper, this recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, seafood, or a vegetarian main. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick weeknight side, these green beans bring irresistible flavor and a pop of color to any plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 large shallots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside.
Peel and thinly slice the shallots into rings.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
Immediately drain the green beans and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the shallots to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and slightly golden.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter-shallot mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the fresh tarragon leaves.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and toss one final time.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2550 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.
