Haricots Verts with Warm Shallot Vinaigrette
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Haricots Verts with Warm Shallot Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of French sophistication and rustic appeal. Tender-crisp haricots verts (French green beans) are blanched to a vivid green hue and then tossed in a luscious warm vinaigrette made with sautéed shallots, tangy red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a subtle sweetness. Fresh thyme adds an herbal note, while the vinaigrette’s richness perfectly complements the delicate beans. Quick to prepare, this elegant dish is ideal for anything from a holiday feast to an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it warm as a stunning side dish that’s equal parts healthy and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 450 grams Haricots verts (French green beans), trimmed
- 2 medium Shallots, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Add the haricots verts to the boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3
Drain the haricots verts and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
Step 4
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Step 6
Stir in the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh thyme, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and taste the vinaigrette, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
Step 8
In a large mixing bowl, toss the haricots verts with the warm shallot vinaigrette until evenly coated.
Step 9
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (638.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 620.0 |
| Total Fat 43.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2505.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.7g | |
| Protein 10.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 195.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1093.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories