Garlicky green beans with caramelized shallots

These fresh and crispy Garlicky green beans with caramelized shallots are a simple, healthy and aromatic side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! No blanching necessary. Perfect for busy week or with a holiday meal.

You will love this Garlicky Green Beans with shallots! Such a simple, healthy and aromatic side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. These fresh, crispy green beans with caramelized shallots and garlic are full of hearty-sweet flavors that couldn’t really make it easier. Perfect for the busy week, but also for special occasions or your Thanksgiving table. This green bean with shallots becomes your favorite!

Why you will love that

• Quick and easy – These green beans come together in a pan with a minimal preparation time and without blanching in just 15 minutes!
• Healthy side dish – string beans are packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, which makes this side dish as nutritiously as it is delicious.
• Simple ingredients – All you need are just a few simple pantry basic foods to throw up this delicious side dish.
• Adaptable – You can easily bring this according to your family’s wishes. Add a little spicy, throw in crispy nuts or sprinkle them with parmesan cheese to get additional taste.

Ingredients will need

• Green beans – In this recipe you need a pound of fresh green beans or French green beans (also Haricot Verts). No green beans in cans!
• olive oil -I like to use a good olive oil or butter to caramelize the shallots. You can also use a combination of both or avocado oil or rapeseed oil.
• Shallot – Caramelization of the shallots ensure natural sweetness for these green beans, whereby the need for sugar needs is required. Instead of the shallots, you can also use a sweet onion, a white onion or a red onion. Feel free to sprinkle some green onions.
• Garlic – You can use freshly chopped garlic or chopped garlic from the glass. I don’t really recommend garlic powder in this recipe, but if that’s all you have, it will work.
• I am a sauce -Only a tablespoon with a low sodium soy sauce is a long way to improve the taste of these green beans and give a little Umami taste. Feel free to exchange the soy sauce with Tamari or coconutaminos to make these green beans gluten -free.
• Salt and pepper – Kosher salt (or sea salt) and black pepper are needed to season these green beans.

How to make garlic green beans

1. Caramelize the shallots. Heat extra virgin olive oil or melt butter in a large pan or a pan over medium heat. Add the shallots into the shallots and cook it softly and continuously with frequent stirring about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and fry the shallot mix for another 30 seconds.
2. Simmer green beans. In the green beans, such as a teaspoon of salt, pepper, soy sauce and half a cup of water and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the green beans and simmer for about 8 minutes.
3. End the cooking. Remove the lid and increase to strong heat to medium heat. Cook the green beans for 5 to 6 minutes with frequent stirring until the entire liquid has evaporated, green beans are tender and the shallots are Jammy.
4. Serve and enjoy. Season the sautéed green beans with additional salt and pepper, taste and transfer it to a serving plate. Serve warm and enjoy!

How to serve

Recipe variations

• Make it sharp – Add a few red pepper flakes, a shot hot sauce, Sriracha or a chilli garlic sauce for additional heat.
• Add mushrooms – Slices sliced ​​mushrooms with the shallots for additional depth of the taste and diet.
• Add some crunch – Add some cut almonds, roasted pecans or walnuts to get additional crunch and texture.
• Top with bacon – Add the green beans with a delicious balance made of salty and hearty, with an additional crunch a rich, smoky taste.
• Press lemon juice – Add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or lemon peel to the green beans to lighten them if desired.
• Sprinkle with cheese – Sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese for additional taste.

Preparation and storage

The remaining green beans last in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to warm up, heat up with a splash of olive oil in a pan or in 30 seconds, up to heated heating. I do not recommend leftovers because the delicate green beans lose the texture after thawing.

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