Today I’m going to share one more healthy recipe for veggie lovers. You can also take it as a side dish or make it for your guests at home for lunch or dinner. Green Beans with shallots and lemon is a wonderful combination of veggies. You can cook it in just 10 to 15 minutes. It is a great combination with the main course meal. The crispiness and tenderness of beans give an amazing taste to the mouth. Don’t waste your time you cook it as a side dish in your today menu. It is one of the best savory side dishes which take not much time.
It’s your choice how you want to cook them. In an air fryer, sauté, and cook on a stove, all 3 versions give you a pleasant taste. You get a better taste you need to add shallots, honey, and lemon juice in it.
HOW TO PREP GREEN BEANS
Before going to cook green beans rinse them and cut their end with the knife. If their ends are already removed you can blanch them directly.
HOW TO BOIL AND SAUTÉ GREEN BEANS
If you want to enjoy the tenderness of green beans, just blanch them before stirring. The steps are as follows to blanch the green beans.
- Take a medium pot and pour water into it to blanch the beans.
- Put beans in it and blanch for 3 minutes.
- After blanching them transfer the beans into cold water to stop them from being more cooked.
- Drain the water from the beans.
- In a medium, pan put butter and heat it on flame. Add shallots to it and sauté them for 2 minutes.
- Now add honey for a little bit of sweet touch.
- Put beans and lemon zest in it and mix them well. Stir for 2 minutes and serve with a sprinkle of salt and paper.
You can garnish the beans in many ways. Leon zest is a way to garnish the beans if you want more check the below list.
- Crushed Red Chili
- Toasted Almonds
- Shredded Cheese of any type
- The crushed mix of dry fruits
WHAT TO EAT WITH THEM?
Sautee beans have a tempting flavor with crunchiness. You can also make casserole if you have a large number of green beans. Simple in flavor but you can make it more delicious by pairing it with savory side recipes.
- Baked Salmon
- Smokey Baked Chicken
- Prime Ribs
- Ribs with honey and lemon sauce
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND LEMON
You can follow the following steps to make it:
- Take a medium pot and pour water into it to blanch the beans.
- Put beans in it and blanch for 3 minutes.
- After blanching them transfer the beans into cold water to stop them from being more cooked.
- Drain the water from the beans.
- In a medium, pan put butter and heat it on flame. Add shallots to it and sauté them for 2 minutes.
- Now add honey for a little bit of sweet touch.
- Put beans and lemon zest in it and mix them well. Stir for 2 minutes and serve with a sprinkle of salt and paper.
FAQ's
Can you Take Raw Beans?
It has a lot of nutrients, The best way to eat them is by blanching but if you want to eat them raw you can use green beans in salads.
Can we take Green Beans with the main course?
Yes, you can take it with your main course and also you can eat them for lunch. You can take it with chicken, Bacon, or meat, and add it to the soup. There are many ways to eat green beans with several combinations.
Conclusion
The source of healthy vitamins. The glazy and sweet layer of honey gives you a delicious taste in your mouth. The crunch of beans is awesome and you can serve them with your meal menu. It contains protein, fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, calcium, sodium, and Iron. All these nutrients are beneficial for our eyes, skin, and internal body reactions. These nutrients help our body to fight against many diseases.
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND LEMON
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter, or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lemon, zested
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and blanch in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes. While the beans are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the beans with a colander and immediately transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the honey to the pan and stir with the shallots for a minute more.
- Add the green beans and lemon zest to the pan and stir together for a couple of minutes, until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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