Those Fancy Schmancy Green Beans
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with "Those Fancy Schmancy Green Beans," a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe perfect for impressing dinner guests or adding a touch of elegance to weeknight meals. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon zest and juice for a zippy, citrusy kick. Topped with golden, toasted almonds and crispy shallots, this dish delivers a delightful contrast of textures and layers of flavor. Fast and simple to prepare, this gourmet green bean recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or hearty holiday mains. A fresh, stunning side that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 medium shallots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 large lemon
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the shallots. Set aside.
Step 3
Zest the lemon and then cut it in half, reserving the zest and juice separately.
Step 4
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking. Once cooled, drain again and pat dry.
Step 6
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the shallots from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 7
Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the sliced almonds and toast them until lightly golden and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside.
Step 8
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 9
Toss in the blanched green beans and stir to coat them in the garlic butter. Add the lemon zest, the juice of half the lemon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through.
Step 10
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and crispy shallots over the top.
Step 11
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (811.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1441.0 |
| Total Fat 119.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2406.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 38.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.4g | |
| Protein 39.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 656.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2427.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories