Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Sometimes, simple recipes are the best. I have many different kinds of recipes using green beans, but this green beans with caramelized shallots recipe might be my favorite. Simple. Easy. Fast. Delicious. I love recipes like that! These tasty green beans paired nicely with stuffed pork tenderloin and some garlic and parmesan mashed potatoes.Â
Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 6 oz haricot verts or green beans, ends trimmed
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
How to Make Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and golden brown. Side Note: If the shallots start to get dry, add a little water to the skillet to keep them moist and prevent them from burning.
Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Immediately plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the bright green color. Remove from the ice water and set on paper towels to dry.
Once the shallots are done, add the green beans to the sauté pan and mix with the shallots. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, then toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots sliced
- 6 oz haricot verts or green beans, ends trimmed
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and golden brown. Side Note: If the shallots start to get dry, add a little water to the skillet to keep them moist and prevent them from burning.
- Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Immediately plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the bright green color. Remove from the ice water and set on paper towels to dry.
- Once the shallots are done, add the green beans to the sauté pan and mix with the shallots. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, then toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy.
Yes, sometimes simple is the best! Sounds delicious!
I absolutely love green beans! And this one sure is a winner. YUM!!! Thanks for the recipe Pam! 🙂
These beans are cooked to perfection! With that sweetness from caramelized shallots…delicious 🙂
Simple is best sometimes, that is for sure!! I love anything with caramelized onions … these sound perfect!!
So simple and delicious!
Great green bean dish, love how vibrant these beans are!
Simple and delicious Pam!!
Cheers,
Lia.
You’re so right about simple recipes Pam. It lets the wonderful flavor of the fresh ingredients shine! I love that these beans keep such a vibrant, green color!
Caramelized shallots always seem to make a dish really pop!
Love caramelized shallots! This is a perfect side dish.
This is a must try for us, tucking it away for a side for the rib roast.