Green beans, with their vibrant color and crisp texture, are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. When paired with caramelized onions and almonds, they create a flavorful and satisfying side dish or main course. The caramelized onions add a sweet and savory depth of flavor, while the almonds provide a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. This dish is easy to prepare and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN BEANS WITH ONION
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To a medium pan over medium heat add extra-virgin olive oil and butter and onion. Saute onion 3 minutes, add broth and bring to a boil. Add beans, season with salt and cover pan and simmer 8 minutes, until tender.
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS
A touch of lemon juice gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "Slivered almonds look so pretty with the French-style green beans, and they add a tasty crunch, too," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet over low heat, toast almonds in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and salt. Drain beans. Add almond mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Savory and sweet. Everyone who tries this side dish absolutely loves it.
Provided by Jen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, and cook and stir constantly until the almonds are lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully, because they burn easily. Remove the almonds and set aside.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the shallots and red bell pepper until softened, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the shallot mixture with sugar, salt, and pepper, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the shallots caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and steam until just tender enough to pierce with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the green beans, place them into the skillet with the shallot mixture, mix well, and gently stir in the toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
One more easy and delicious way to cook green beans! Balsamic vinegar and brown sugar add great flavor to this dish.
Provided by MrsEl
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook green beans in boiling water.
- Drain.
- (This can be done ahead.).
- Cut onions into thin slices, and cut each slice in half.
- Cook onions in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until onions are golden brown.
- (Original recipe says do not stir onions first 5-10 minutes.) Reduce heat to medium; stir in butter and brown sugar.
- Add green beans; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Toss with vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 11.8, Protein 2.5
PARMESAN GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS & ONIONS
This is a combination of Recipes #25787, Recipe #107639, and Recipe #37409. I love all the flavors and couldn't just pick one. They're even better the next day! Use fresh green beans and DON'T use the powdered Parmesan in a can.
Provided by jimnyo
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the beans in a pan of boiling salted water (about 1 teaspoons salt) and cook for 3-5 minutes until firm but not raw, drain well. Or, alternatively, microwave with a little water for 4 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a pan, add the olive oil and heat, add the almonds and onions and cook for 3 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the beans, salt and pepper to taste and toss.
- Add the chicken stock.
- Cover and cook until desired tenderness, about 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle beans with Parmesan; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans: Look for beans that are a deep green color and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the beans properly: Cut off the ends of the beans and remove any strings.
- Blanch the beans briefly: This will help them retain their color and crispness.
- Caramelize the onions slowly: This will bring out their natural sweetness.
- Toast the almonds until they are golden brown: This will add a nutty flavor to the dish.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Green beans with caramelized onions and almonds is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh green beans and it is also a healthy and flavorful side dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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