Thanksgiving Green Beans
Elevate your holiday table with these vibrant and flavorful Thanksgiving Green Beans! This crowd-pleasing side dish combines perfectly blanched green beans with rich, golden-brown crispy shallots and a fragrant garlic butter glaze. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of zest add a refreshing brightness, while slivered almonds (optional) provide a delightful crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a perfect balance of tender-crisp textures and savory flavors. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, these green beans will add a pop of color and elegance to your spread. Serve warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 2 pieces large shallots (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds (optional)
- 2 liters water (for blanching)
- 500 grams ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 2 liters of water and bring it to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water.
While waiting for the water to boil, trim the ends off the green beans and prep the shallots, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Prepare a large bowl with ice water. Transfer the green beans immediately into the ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their color. After 3 minutes, drain and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter melts, add the sliced shallots and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove the shallots from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter mixture. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss well to combine.
Optional: Sprinkle slivered almonds over the green beans for added crunch and flavor.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and top with the crispy shallots. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.2 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2427 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2403 mg | 51% | |
*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.
