Haricots Verts with Shallots and Lemon
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Haricots Verts with Shallots and Lemon. Tender-crisp French green beans are paired with caramelized shallots, zesty lemon, and a touch of butter for a perfectly balanced medley of fresh flavors. Lightly steamed and finished with a tangy citrus drizzle, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday gatherings. Whether served alongside roasted chicken or as part of a vegetarian spread, these haricots verts are a bright, flavorful addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams haricots verts (French green beans)
- 2 large shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the haricots verts (French green beans) and set them aside.
Peel the shallots and slice them thinly into rings.
Zest the lemon using a microplane grater, then cut the lemon in half and juice it. Reserve both the zest and juice.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize.
Push the shallots to one side of the skillet and add the butter to the empty side. Once the butter melts, add the haricots verts to the skillet.
Pour in 1 cup of water and sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the beans. Cover the skillet with a lid and steam the beans for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow any remaining water to evaporate. Toss the beans with the caramelized shallots to evenly combine.
Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the beans. Sprinkle with the lemon zest for a final burst of flavor.
Transfer the haricots verts to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1374 mg | 29% | |
*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.
