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Creamed Green Beans

These stovetop Creamed Green Beans with a crispy shallot and herb topping bring all the cozy flavors you love, but with a fresh, crunchy twist. Think tender beans in a rich, velvety sauce, topped off with golden panko and shallots that add the perfect bit of crunch. It’s the best of classic comfort with a little extra flair—holiday side dish perfection.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans (can use fresh or frozen)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Crispy Shallot Topping
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1½ ounces shallots thinly sliced (approx 2 medium size shallots)
  • ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

Creamed Green Beans
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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
  2. Add the green beans, can use fresh or frozen. Cook until the green beans are slightly softened. If using frozen beans, cook until they are completely thawed. 
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, add the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine. 
  4. Cook this while stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes until green beans are softened to desired texture. If you prefer beans that are really soft, they will need to cook longer.
  5. Turn the heat off and stir in the parmesan cheese while it melts and add a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice. 
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. As the sauce cools it will thicken. Allow to sit for several minutes before serving.
Crispy Shallot Topping
  1. Use a mandolin or fine slicing blade on a food processor to thinly slice the shallots. You can also use your knife, being sure to slice the shallots as thinly as possible. 
  2. Heat half of the oil in a small skillet and add in the thinly sliced shallots. 
  3. Cook while stirring until the shallots begin to brown. 
  4. Stir in the panko, salt, dried rosemary, and dried parsley. Drizzle with the remaining oil and stir until the shallots are coated with the panko mixture. 
  5. Cook until panko is browned. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. 
Serving
  1. Serve the creamed green beans topped with the crispy shallot topping for a beautiful holiday dish! To keep things low carb, you can opt out of the crispy topping and enjoy the creamed green beans on their own.

Nutrition Information

Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 624mg (26%) Potassium 397mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2194IU (44%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 266mg (27%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 397mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2194IU 44%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 266mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.