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Haricots Verts (French Green Beans)
Perfectly cooked French Green beans (Haricots Verts) with shallot and a hint of lemon. They make the best side dish to any meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 92 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 cup water
- 1 pound French green beans , firm and small
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot , peeled and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt , or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place beans in a large skillet. Add 2 cups water to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until barely tender, but still crisp. About 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain beans and water and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet over medium heat. Once melted add the shallots and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the beans and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Store cooked green beans in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave or enjoy cold. I love to eat them cold on a salad.
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Notes
- Optional Add-In's
- Toated almonds
- Bacon bits
- Roasted garlic
- Diced ham
Nutrition Information
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
187mg
(8%)
Potassium
208mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
836IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 836IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.