Green Beans with Sweet Roasted Onion Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this recipe for Green Beans with Sweet Roasted Onion Sauce, a perfect blend of tender-crisp green beans topped with a luxuriously smooth, caramelized onion sauce. Roasted sweet onions take center stage, adding a rich, naturally sweet flavor that's balanced with a touch of garlic, creamy heavy cream, and tangy lemon juice. The green beans are briefly blanched and then reheated for the ideal texture, ensuring every bite is fresh and vibrant. This dish comes together beautifully in just 45 minutes, making it an easy yet elegant option for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Serve it as a versatile side to your favorite main courses, and don't forget to garnish with fresh parsley or a crack of black pepper for an extra flourish! Perfect for fans of vegetable-forward recipes, this dish is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 2 medium sweet onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 80 milliliters heavy cream
- 60 milliliters chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Peel and quarter the sweet onions. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the onions and season them with a pinch of salt. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until they are soft and caramelized.
While the onions are roasting, trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Once the onions are roasted and slightly cooled, transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add the sautéed garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, heavy cream, stock, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Reheat the green beans in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, tossing until warmed through.
Serve the green beans on a platter and drizzle the sweet roasted onion sauce generously over the top.
Optional: Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper or chopped fresh parsley for added color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 3256 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1593 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.
