Green Beans And Pearl Onions Recipe

This recipe elevates simple green beans and pearl onions to a delicious side dish that's far superior to frozen options. With fresh ingredients and a touch of summer savory, this recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, customize it with bacon or ham for extra heartiness, or keep it vegetarian-friendly.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 117.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Green Beans And Pearl Onions

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Beans And Pearl Onions

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How to Make Green Beans And Pearl Onions

  1. Wash and trim 1 pound of fresh green beans. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  2. While the green beans cook, sauté 1 cup of pearl onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Add the cooked green beans and 1 teaspoon of dried summer savory to the pan with the pearl onions. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter (optional).
  5. For a heartier dish, stir in 2-3 slices of crumbled bacon or 1/4 cup of diced ham during step 3.
  6. For a vegan/vegetarian version, omit the bacon/ham or substitute with 2-3 slices of crumbled vegetarian bacon or 1/4 cup of vegetarian ham.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g