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Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon
5 from 57 votes

Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon

Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon features crisp-tender blanched green beans tossed in a buttery sauté of finely diced shallots and honey, brightened with fresh lemon zest. This side dish balances sweet, savory, and citrus flavors and showcases a textural contrast between tender beans and caramelized shallots, making it a refreshing complement to many meals.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 9304 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 2 shallot finely diced
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 lemon zested
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the green beans and blanch in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes. While the beans are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the beans with a colander and immediately transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
  3. Heat the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the honey to the pan and stir with the shallots for a minute more.
  5. Add the green beans and lemon zest to the pan and stir together for a couple of minutes, until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 93.04kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16.85g (6%) Protein 2.73g (5%) Fat 3.18g (5%) Saturated Fat 1.87g (9%) Cholesterol 7.53mg (3%) Sodium 34.05mg (1%) Potassium 318.28mg (7%) Fiber 4.22g (17%) Sugar 9.67g (19%) Vitamin A 869.91IU (17%) Vitamin C 29.15mg (32%) Calcium 53.6mg (5%) Iron 1.48mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 9304

% Daily Value*

Calories 93.04kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16.85g 6%
Protein 2.73g 5%
Fat 3.18g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.87g 9%
Cholesterol 7.53mg 3%
Sodium 34.05mg 1%
Potassium 318.28mg 7%
Fiber 4.22g 17%
Sugar 9.67g 19%
Vitamin A 869.91IU 17%
Vitamin C 29.15mg 32%
Calcium 53.6mg 5%
Iron 1.48mg 8%

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