Those Fancy Schmancy Green Beans

Elevate your vegetable side dish game with "Those Fancy Schmancy Green Beans," a vibrant, flavor-packed recipe perfect for impressing dinner guests or adding a touch of elegance to weeknight meals. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon zest and juice for a zippy, citrusy kick. Topped with golden, toasted almonds and crispy shallots, this dish delivers a delightful contrast of textures and layers of flavor. Fast and simple to prepare, this gourmet green bean recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or hearty holiday mains. A fresh, stunning side that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 2 medium shallots
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 large lemon
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the shallots. Set aside.

Step 3

Zest the lemon and then cut it in half, reserving the zest and juice separately.

Step 4

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking. Once cooled, drain again and pat dry.

Step 6

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the shallots from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 7

Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the sliced almonds and toast them until lightly golden and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 8

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 9

Toss in the blanched green beans and stir to coat them in the garlic butter. Add the lemon zest, the juice of half the lemon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through.

Step 10

Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle the toasted almonds and crispy shallots over the top.

Step 11

Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	811.1 grams (811.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1441

Total Fat 119.20g	153%
Saturated Fat 28.20g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 2407mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 83.90g	31%
Dietary Fiber 38.60g	138%
Total Sugars 27.40g
Protein 39.30g	79%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 657mg	51%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2428mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 21.4%