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Holiday Green Beans

Tender crisp green beans with sautéed mushrooms and shallots tossed with crispy pancetta and fresh thyme. Perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta diced
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • 6 shallots peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons thyme fresh
  • salt to taste
  • squeeze lemon juice
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Create an ice bath by filling a large bowl half way with ice cubes and water. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender and using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to the ice bath to shock them and to set the color. When the beans are cold, transfer to paper towels to dry them off. (If you're prepping them in advance, bundle the beans up in the paper towels and store them in a zip top bag in the fridge.)
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they've given off most of their liquid and start to brown. Transfer the mushrooms to a small bowl.
  3. Add the pancetta to the pan and stir until it begins to crisp and becomes fragrant (3-4 minutes). Add the shallots and continue to cook until the shallots start to wilt and become translucent. Stir in the fresh thyme and add the mushrooms (but not their liquid) back to the pan and stir to combine. (If you're prepping in advance, transfer the shallot mixture to a storage container and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
  4. Over medium heat, add the green beans to the shallot mixture, toss to combine and cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes until completely heated through. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Potassium 420mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 800IU (16%) Vitamin C 16.5mg (18%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 420mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 800IU 16%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 18%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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