Haricots Verts with Carmelized Shallots
Elevate your side dish game with this elegant recipe for *Haricots Verts with Caramelized Shallots*. Delicate French green beans are blanched to tender-crisp perfection, locking in their vibrant color, before being tossed with rich, golden-brown caramelized shallots for a harmonious balance of flavors. Butter and olive oil lend a silky finish, while a light seasoning of salt and pepper allows the fresh ingredients to shine. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or a refined weeknight meal, this quick and easy, 30-minute dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, fish, or vegetarian mains. Add a touch of sophistication to your table with this classic French-inspired vegetable side!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams haricots verts (French green beans)
- 4 medium shallots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 liters water (for blanching)
- 500 grams ice (for an ice bath)
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with 2 liters of water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil.
Step 2
Trim the stem ends of the haricots verts and set aside.
Step 3
Peel the shallots and slice them thinly into rings.
Step 4
Add the haricots verts to the boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5
Prepare a large bowl of ice water while the beans are blanching.
Step 6
Drain the haricots verts and immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 7
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 8
Add the sliced shallots to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the butter and oil mixture. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shallots are golden brown and caramelized. Reduce the heat slightly if they begin to brown too quickly.
Step 9
Add the blanched haricots verts to the skillet with the caramelized shallots. Toss to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Step 10
Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper, or to taste.
Step 11
Transfer the haricots verts with caramelized shallots to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3209.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 603.1 |
| Total Fat 38.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2414.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.1g | |
| Protein 14.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 255.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1610.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories