Green Beans With Caramelized Shallot Butter Recipe

Elevate your simple green beans with this quick and easy recipe! Sweet caramelized shallots and rich butter create an irresistible flavor combination in just 15 minutes. A Cooking Light inspired recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 73 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Beans With Caramelized Shallot Butter

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How to Make Green Beans With Caramelized Shallot Butter

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of thinly sliced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and caramelized (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Add 1 pound of trimmed green beans to the skillet.
  4. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (optional) for extra brightness.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g