Acadia's French Green Beans

Elevate your side dish game with Acadia’s French Green Beans—an elegant and flavorful recipe that highlights the delicate sweetness of haricots verts. These tender green beans are briefly blanched to retain their vibrant color and crisp bite, then sautéed in a luxurious combination of unsalted butter and olive oil. Aromatic shallots and garlic infuse the dish with rich, savory notes, while a touch of bright lemon zest and juice adds a refreshing citrusy zing. Seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of optional fresh parsley, this quick 25-minute recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these perfectly caramelized green beans are guaranteed to impress. Keywords: French green beans recipe, sautéed green beans, lemon green beans, easy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams French green beans (haricots verts), trimmed
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 medium Shallots, finely minced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the French green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer the beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.

Step 3

Add the minced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they become translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the butter and aromatics. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and slightly caramelized.

Step 6

Sprinkle the lemon zest over the green beans and squeeze in the lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 7

Toss everything together and cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(514.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	477.1

Total Fat 38.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1211.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 183.5mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 996.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 26.0%