Green Beans With Shallots & Dill Recipe
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🥦 Servings: 8
Description
This delightful green bean recipe, discovered in the pages of Victoria magazine, is a celebration of freshness with garden-picked beans and aromatic dill. It’s a dish that perfectly embodies the essence of healthy eating, with its low protein and low cholesterol content, yet bursting with flavor in every bite. Plus, it’s ready in less than 15 minutes, making it ideal for those busy weeknight dinners or last-minute gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Handful of fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
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Blanch the Green Beans: Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 6 to 7 minutes, or until they are just tender.
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Shock in Ice Water: Once the green beans are cooked, immediately drain them and transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This helps set their vibrant green color and stops the cooking process.
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Dry and Chill: After shocking the beans, drain them again and gently pat them dry with paper towels. Then, transfer them to a plastic storage bag and chill in the refrigerator. This step can be done up to 1 day in advance, making meal prep a breeze.
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Sauté the Shallots: In a large skillet set over moderate heat, add the olive oil and finely chopped shallots. Sauté the shallots until they turn lightly golden, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
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Add Green Beans: Once the shallots are golden, add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Cook Until Heated Through: Stir the green beans occasionally and cook until they are heated through, absorbing the flavors of the shallots and olive oil.
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Add Dill and Lemon: Next, sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the green beans, along with the lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice. These aromatic ingredients will add a burst of freshness to the dish.
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Toss and Serve: Toss everything together until the green beans are evenly coated with the dill, lemon, and shallot mixture. Transfer the green beans to a serving dish, ready to be enjoyed by family and friends.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 72.5
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 8.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.8g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Protein: 2.3g
Recipe Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- This dish is a versatile side that pairs well with a variety of main courses, from grilled chicken to roasted fish or even a hearty vegetarian stew.
- For a decorative touch, garnish the dish with additional fresh dill sprigs or lemon slices before serving.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful green bean dish as a nutritious addition to your meal!
