Indulge in a culinary journey with our collection of green bean recipes, where simplicity meets flavor. Discover a variety of dishes that showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable, from classic preparations to innovative creations. Each recipe is carefully curated to provide a unique taste experience, ensuring that every bite is a delight. Whether you prefer the crisp texture of sautéed green beans or the tender embrace of slow-cooked stews, our recipes offer something for every palate. Embark on this culinary adventure and let the vibrant flavors of green beans captivate your senses.
**Recipes:**
* **Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots:** Simplicity at its finest, this recipe combines fresh green beans, aromatic shallots, and a touch of garlic for a quick and flavorful side dish.
* **Green Bean Casserole:** A classic American comfort food, this casserole features tender green beans enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy fried onions.
* **Green Bean Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts:** A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines the crunch of green beans with tangy feta cheese, earthy pine nuts, and a zesty dressing.
* **Green Bean Curry:** An aromatic and flavorful curry that showcases the versatility of green beans in a rich and creamy coconut-based sauce.
* **Slow-Cooker Green Beans with Bacon:** Let your slow cooker do the work with this easy and comforting recipe. Green beans simmered with bacon, onion, and garlic for a tender and savory side dish.
* **Garlic Butter Green Beans:** Roasted green beans tossed in a luscious mixture of melted butter, garlic, and herbs. A simple yet elegant side that pairs well with grilled meats or fish.
* **Green Bean Stir-Fry:** A quick and healthy stir-fry that combines green beans with colorful vegetables, a flavorful sauce, and your choice of protein.
* **Green Bean and Potato Soup:** A hearty and comforting soup that features tender green beans, soft potatoes, and a creamy vegetable broth. Perfect for a chilly day.
* **Green Bean Tempura:** A delightful appetizer or snack, green beans are coated in a light batter and fried until crispy and golden. Served with a dipping sauce of your choice.
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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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
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
GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOM AND SHALLOTS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 31m
Yield 6 servings, serving size 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with the water. Cover tightly and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the cover, drain in a colander, shaking off any excess water, and set aside.
- While the beans are cooking, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water they release has evaporated and they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the green beans and stir to combine and rewarm. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
STRING BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
Steps:
- Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 1/2 minutes only. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
- Heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan (12-inch diameter) or large pot and saute the shallots on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Drain the string beans and add to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, tossing well. Heat only until the beans are hot.
- If you're using regular string beans, blanch them for about 3 minutes, until they're crisp-tender.
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
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
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
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Boil 1 1/2 pounds green beans, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and cool in ice water, then drain and dry. Toast 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a skillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 minute. Mix with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon salt, then toss with the beans. Toss 2 sliced shallots in flour and fry in the skillet with more oil, 3 minutes; sprinkle on top of the beans.
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS & TARRAGON
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
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
Jazz up your green beans with the addition of buttery shallots
Provided by Lucy Netherton
Categories Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the green beans: Cut off the ends of the beans, where the stem was attached.
- Blanch the green beans (optional): This step is not necessary, but it helps to preserve the beans' color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.
- Cook the shallots: Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans and cook until tender: Add the green beans to the skillet with the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.
Conclusion:
Green beans with shallots is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. The beans are tender and crisp, and the shallots add a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. This dish is also very versatile, and can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or bell peppers, or you can use a different type of fat, such as olive oil or bacon grease. Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to create a dish that you and your family will love.
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