Are you looking for a quick and easy side dish that's both nutritious and delicious? Shallot sauteed green beans might be the perfect recipe for you! This simple dish is made with just a few basic ingredients and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. The shallots add a sweet and savory flavor to the green beans, while the olive oil helps to bring out their natural sweetness. Whether you're serving it as a side dish for dinner or packing it for lunch, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTéED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS
Crumbled blue cheese and bacon give this green bean side an elegant taste without any fuss.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large saucepan, heat 2 quarts (8 cups) water to boiling. Add green beans. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove green beans from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
- Cook shallots in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add green beans, salt, black pepper and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
- Spoon bean mixture into serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg
SAUTéED GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Beautifully and deliciously simple, Sautéed Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots, is a fresh, light, and easy side dish alternative to the popular green bean casserole - no need for heavy creamed soup additives here!
Provided by Lord Byron's Kitchen
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the butter and the olive oil, along with the shallots and salt.
- Saute the shallots until caramelized. Slow is the way to go to get a good caramelized shallot. Allow 30 minutes of saute time for this part of the recipe.
- Next, toss in the green and yellow beans, and the black pepper. Toss to coat with caramelized shallots.
- Saute the beans for 5 minutes. The beans will be heated all the way through, but still have a little crunch. If you prefer a softer green bean, saute for an additional few minutes.
- Plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
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
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
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS TWO WAYS
Depending on which roast you're making, the green beans can be sauteed with garlic and shallots to serve with the crown roast of pork or with chili garlic paste to go with the pomegranate-glazed goose.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water, and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add salt. Add half the beans, return to a boil, and cook until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining green beans. (Blanched green beans can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)
- For shallot-garlic green beans: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Add green beans, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until heated through and beginning to brown in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
- For Asian-style green beans: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add green beans, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add chili paste and sugar, and stir until well coated. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
GARLICKY GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOT
Caramelized shallots and garlic with cheese. Yummy!
Provided by murphyjct
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shallot and garlic in the hot butter mixture, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir green beans with shallot mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir green beans until tender, about 12 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS
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
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
FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS
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
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
SHALLOT SAUTEED GREEN BEANS
Sautéing the green beans with shallots after blanching make this dish a delicious alternative to just steaming or boiling. Toss in some cooked, crumbled bacon or sauteed mushrooms to add your own flair. Great with mashed potatoes and fried chicken, or add some sesame oil and pair with steamed rice.
Provided by Waylando
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 1 pound, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 6-7 quarts of water to a boil in a large, deep pot. When at a rolling boil, add two pinches of salt.
- Carefully add the washed and trimmed green beans.
- Stir gently for 30-45 seconds, or until the beans turn a bright green color. The ideas is not only to blanch them, but to partially cook them.
- After 30-45 seconds have passed, drain beans into colander. Toss beans to remove any excess water and leave to drain.
- Melt butter over low heat. When foaming subsides, add olive oil. Add the shallots in handfuls, separating the layers while sprinkling into the pan.
- Allow the shallot to cook over medium heat until it becomes slightly translucent.
- Add beans, boost heat to medium high. Toss the beans with the butter and oil until all are coated.
- Continue to toss the beans every few minutes, or until they are cooked through and a little browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC
Crisp-tender green beans are elevated with sweet sauteed shallots and a bit of garlic.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until the beans are cool. Drain well.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans and garlic and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened and the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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SANDY D'AMATO'S SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND NUTMEG
Found this in the local paper as one of the best recipes of 2007. Wanted to save to try when I get shallots from my CSA this summer. Prep time is an estimate.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove stem ends from beans, put beans in a bowl and cover with water. Set aside until water comes to room temperature.
- Drain beans, then cook in a gallon of boiling salted water until done, 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Beans are done when they still have a slight raw flavor but are crisp and bright green.
- As soon as beans are done, remove from pot and shock in ice water. Drain, and if desired, refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare: Place beans and remaining ingredients in a large saute pan and place over medium-high heat.
- Saute, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and butter coats beans and cooks shallots, about 2 minutes.
- Continue sauteing 1 to 2 minutes (possibly longer if beans are cold from the refrigerator) or until beans are heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste ans serve.
THANKSGIVING SIDES: GREEN BEANS WITH SAUTéED SHALLOTS
Steps:
- Blanch the French string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes only. Drain immediately and immerse the beans in a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking and set the color. Remove from the water and drain.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large, 12" skillet and sauté the shallots and the pancetta (if using) over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Drain the string beans and add to the shallots with the salt and the pepper, tossing well. Cook for a few more minutes to a desired doneness. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.
Tips:
- Choose tender, crisp green beans for the best results.
- Trim the beans by snapping off the ends or cutting them off with a knife.
- You can blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to help them retain their bright green color.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan to cook the green beans so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the green beans. This will help them sear and brown.
- Cook the green beans for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Stir them frequently so that they cook evenly.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add other ingredients to the green beans, such as garlic, shallots, bacon, or mushrooms, for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Sautéed green beans are a quick and easy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they are also low in calories and fat. With a few simple tips, you can make sautéed green beans that are tender, crisp, and flavorful.
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