Best 11 Buttered Green Beans With Shallots And Lemon Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our collection of delectable green bean recipes. From the classic pairing of butter and shallots to the vibrant zest of lemon, these dishes will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary repertoire. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, our recipes cater to your every need. Discover the art of preparing green beans like never before, transforming them from ordinary to extraordinary.

**Buttered Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon**: Experience the timeless combination of butter, shallots, and lemon in this classic green bean dish. Simple yet elegant, this recipe showcases the natural flavors of fresh green beans, complemented by the richness of butter and the aromatic essence of shallots and lemon.

**Szechuan Green Beans**: Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Szechuan cuisine with this bold and flavorful green bean dish. Tender green beans are tossed in a spicy and aromatic sauce, featuring the perfect balance of heat, tang, and savory notes.

**Green Bean Casserole from Scratch**: Reinvent the classic American comfort food with our homemade green bean casserole recipe. Using fresh ingredients and a creamy sauce made from scratch, this dish will become a new family favorite. Crispy fried onions add a delightful textural contrast, while a sprinkle of paprika adds a vibrant pop of color.

**Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds**: Elevate your green beans with the addition of crispy bacon and crunchy almonds. This simple yet satisfying dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a side dish for your holiday feast.

**Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Parmesan**: Experience the magic of garlic and Parmesan in this quick and easy sautéed green bean recipe. Fresh green beans are tossed in a savory combination of garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious.

With our diverse selection of green bean recipes, you'll never run out of ideas for preparing this versatile vegetable. From classic to contemporary, spicy to savory, our recipes cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Get ready to explore the culinary wonders of green beans and create dishes that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC BUTTERED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 medium shallots, sliced
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
  • Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet; pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Try substituting green beans with haricots verts or wax beans in this recipe, depending on what's available at the market.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1 pint green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and drain.
  • Immediately return beans to saucepan. Add butter and zest. Toss; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve warm.

GREEN BEANS WITH GLAZED SHALLOTS IN LEMON-DILL BUTTER



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In 15 minutes, you can cook fresh green beans and coat them with a citrus butter sauce. A super side dish!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 to 2 inches water to boiling. Add beans; boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until shallots are glazed and brown. Stir in lemon juice, dill weed and salt.
  • Add shallot mixture to green beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTERED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND LEMON



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The crunchy, downright addictive topping in this recipe adds big flavor to all manner of side dishes, including mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and dressings, or even as a garnish for turkey and gravy. The shallots can be fried five days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil, for frying
6 ounces shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise (2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small skillet over medium. When oil shimmers (320 degrees), carefullyadd 1/3 cup shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until just golden and bubbles stop forming rapidly around shallots, 2 to 3 minutes. (They will darken and crisp as they cool; do not let darken in oil, or they will taste bitter.) Transfer to paper towels, season with salt, and let stand until cool and crisp. Continue frying remaining shallots in batches.
  • Combine beans, butter, and 1/2 cup water in a large straight-sided skillet; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then cook, tossing frequently, until water evaporates, butter begins to brown, and beans are vibrant green and crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (If water evaporates too quickly, add more, a few tablespoons at a time.)
  • Transfer beans to a serving platter and squeeze lemon over top. Serve, with shallots alongside, or top with shallots just before serving.

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

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC & TOASTED ALMONDS



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Make an effort with your side dishes and you can make the main course simple but still deliver a stunning meal

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

300g green beans
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
squeeze lemon
2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender, then drain and cool under running water. Set aside.
  • Put olive oil, shallots, garlic cloves and some salt in a frying pan, then cook gently for about 8 mins until soft but not brown. Tip in the beans and a grind of pepper, toss well, then warm through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and toasted flaked almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein

BUTTERED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook green beans until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice-water bath. Drain; set aside.
  • Bring 1/4 cup water and butter to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add beans. Cook until just heated through; season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED-SHALLOT BUTTER



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Make and share this Green Beans With Caramelized-Shallot Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced shallot
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs green beans, trimmed (about 10 cups)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots and saute' 4 minutes (or until golden); stir in vinegar and cook 1 1/2 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in thyme, rind, salt, and pepper (I added more butter at this point).
  • Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Combine beans and shallot mixture in a large bowl and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 209.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.1

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, LEMON, AND THYME



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Entered for safe-keeping, from Sean Donnellan's "Something Tastes Funny" with recipes by Naidre Miller. This cookbook is geared to new cooks and non-cooks. Personally, I recommend revising the original 2 tablespoons butter to 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Note: the purple shallots generally available are "large" shallots, and 2 small shallots equal 1 large shallot, but the large shallot will be stronger. Old French recipes generally refer to small shallots.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh green beans
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small shallots, minced (1 ounce)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Wash beans in cold water. Trim ends of beans, either using a sharp knife or snap them off.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Add shallots and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add beans, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking pan once in a while to prevent them from burning or sticking. Check to see if tender: if not, recover and cook until desired doneness. (They should still have snap, but rawness should be cooked out.).
  • Add lemon juice, toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young green beans. If you can't find fresh beans, frozen beans will work well too.
  • To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Shallots add a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish. If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
  • Use unsalted butter for the best results. Salted butter can make the dish too salty.
  • Lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the dish. You can use fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve the green beans immediately, while they are still warm and tender.

Conclusion:

This simple but flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy green beans. The combination of butter, shallots, lemon, and pepper creates a delicious and satisfying side dish that will complement any main course. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these buttered green beans with shallots and lemon are sure to be a hit.

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