Best 15 Green Beans With Shallots Tarragon Recipes

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Green beans with shallots and tarragon is a classic French side dish that is both simple to make and bursting with flavor. The earthy, vegetal taste of the green beans pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory notes of the shallots and the aromatic, slightly peppery flavor of the tarragon. This dish is a great way to enjoy fresh, seasonal green beans and can be served with a variety of main courses, such as roasted chicken, grilled fish, or pork chops. Whether you are looking for an easy weeknight side dish or a special occasion recipe, green beans with shallots and tarragon is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TARRAGON GREEN BEANS



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In this simple Thanksgiving side dish, green beans are sauteed with butter, shallots, and white wine. A finishing touch of aromatic fresh tarragon sets it apart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon, plus sprigs for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, and gently toss to coat with shallot mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Add wine. Raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until beans are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

STEAM/SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH BUTTER AND TARRAGON



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If you prefer to use dried tarragon, add 1/2 teaspoon at the appropriate point.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, stemmed
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring the water, butter, salt and green beans to a boil in a Dutch oven or large deep skillet. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the vegetable is brightly colored and just tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes longer, adding the tarragon at this point. Saute to intensify flavors, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste, and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS & TARRAGON



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Make and share this Green Beans with Shallots & Tarragon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Beans

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
salt
1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Add salt and beans.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Beans should be tender but crisp, drain.
  • Return beans to saucepan and add butter and shallots.
  • Cook briefly but do not brown.
  • Add tarragon, salt and pepper.
  • Saute briefly and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, HAZELNUTS, AND TARRAGON



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Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Green Bean     Tarragon     Hazelnut     Shallot     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons raw hazelnuts
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 large shallots, sliced (about 1 cup)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds haricots verts (thin green beans), trimmed
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven, tossing halfway through, until skins are splitting and nuts are fragrant, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to steam and cool, then rub the nuts with a kitchen towel to remove their skins. Roughly chop the hazelnuts and set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add shallots and cook, tossing, until lightly golden and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add 1/2 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper to the same pan. Add the haricots verts and toss to coat. Cover pan and cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove cover, raise heat to high and cook until the water evaporates and the beans are glazed, about 3 minutes more. Toss green beans with tarragon, lemon zest, hazelnuts, and sautéed shallots. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the cooking water
1 pound fresh green beans
1 large shallot
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Trim the stem end off the green beans. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
  • Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink and rinse with very cold water until cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point, up to 4 hours ahead.)
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and serve immediately.

FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS



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These are perfect green beans: simple flavors combined into an elegant dish that goes with almost anything. Mr. Pepin suggests a roast chicken, but they would pair equally well with a celebratory roast.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 pound very small, firm green beans, cleaned
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons peeled and chopped shallots
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil. Add the beans and cover the pot. Continue cooking the beans, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • At serving time, heat the butter in a skillet, add the shallots and saute for about 1 minute, until the shallots start to brown.
  • Add the beans, salt and pepper, and saute briefly. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS



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Wholesome roasted alternative to the classic green bean casserole.

Provided by Autumnswirl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
5 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place green beans in a large bowl. Mix in shallots, garlic, and almonds. Drizzle olive oil over the top; sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on top. Toss until everything is evenly coated with oil. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until beans are slightly shriveled and shallots are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS



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Jazz up your green beans with the addition of buttery shallots

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

400g green beans
25g butter
3 shallots , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in boiling, salted water for 3-4 mins, until just tender. Drain and cool under cold running water. This can be done the day before - just keep the beans covered in the fridge.
  • When you're ready to eat, heat the butter in a large frying pan until foaming, add the shallots and cook for 4-5 mins, until soft but not coloured. Throw in the beans and toss to coat. Cook for 1-2 mins until heated through, then season. Serve with the pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.05 milligram of sodium

FRESH GREEN BEAN TOMATO SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING



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A light summertime salad. Use the mix of green and yellow beans, or just one kind. Use red and yellow tomatoes. Fresh tarragon works best. Can be made the night before (store beans and dressing separarely in refrigerator). Bring to room temperature before tossing. Great for a picnic because it has no egg or dairy to spoil.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh green beans
1 lb yellow wax bean
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium shallots, peeled and very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
tarragon, to garnish (sprigs)

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of beans.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook beans until just tender, about 4 minutes. Run under cold water and lay beans on a baking sheet to cool. Pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, mix oil with the shallots and tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the beans and tomatoes in a large bowl, add the dressing and toss well.
  • Transfer to a large platter and serve, garnished with sprigs of tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2.1

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS



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A package of frozen green beans makes these "dill-icious" green beans a fast and tasty accompaniment to almost any main course. -Linda Rabbit, Charles City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) frozen whole green beans
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook green beans according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Add the green beans, salt, dill and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND TARRAGON



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This dish is great served at room temperature, which means more space in the oven for turkey and other sides come Thanksgiving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia (about 1 1/4 pounds), thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened and just beginning to brown, 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown and very soft, 30 minutes. (Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender and bright green, about 6 minutes. Drain and toss with tarragon and 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer beans to a platter and top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOT DRESSING



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With this delicious dressing, green beans are totally yummers! My kids had two servings each last night!

Provided by Jen Wolpert

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 slice bacon
½ pound thin French green beans (haricots verts)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
1 tablespoon minced shallot

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slice on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool and crumble bacon. Reserve 1 teaspoon of bacon drippings.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, recover, and steam until just tender, 3 minutes.
  • Whisk together olive oil, Dijon-style mustard, vinegar, bacon drippings, and shallot in a bowl. Toss hot, steamed green beans in a bowl with the dressing and crumbled bacon, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 300.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GREEN BEANS WITH FRESH TARRAGON BUTTER



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Add a new dimension to green beans with the sweet anise flavor of fresh tarragon.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add beans; reduce heat to medium-high. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients in small bowl.
  • Drain green beans; return to saucepan. Add tarragon mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON TARRAGON GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Green Bean     Summer     Chill     Tarragon     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, or to taste
Garnish: tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • In a large kettle of boiling salted water blanch beans in 2 batches 2 to 3 minutes, or until just tender. With a slotted spoon transfer beans as blanched to a large bowl filled with ice and cold water. Drain beans well and pat dry, Beans may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled covered.
  • Just before serving, in a large bowl toss together beans, oil, lemon juice, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve beans garnished with tarragon sprigs.

GREEN BEANS & SPRING ONIONS WITH TARRAGON



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A simple green side of trimmed beans, black olives and herbs to go with meat, fish and vegetarian mains alike

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 6

400g fine green bean , trimmed
12 spring onions , trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
handful small black olive
squeeze of lemon juice
handful tarragon , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Blanch the beans in boiling water for 3-4 mins until al dente, adding the spring onions for the final 2 mins. Plunge the vegetables into ice-cold water, then drain and set aside.
  • When ready to serve, heat the oil in a frying pan, tip in the veg and warm through. Add the olives, heat a little longer, then remove from the heat and stir through the lemon juice, tarragon and some seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Trim the green beans: This will remove the tough ends and make them more tender.
  • Blanch the green beans: This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a large skillet: This will give the green beans plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Cook the green beans over medium heat: This will prevent them from burning.
  • Stir the green beans frequently: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Add the shallots and tarragon towards the end of cooking: This will prevent them from overcooking and losing their flavor.
  • Season the green beans to taste: This may include salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices.

Conclusion:

Green beans with shallots and tarragon is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. The green beans are tender and flavorful, and the shallots and tarragon add a touch of sweetness and complexity. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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