Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish recipe? Look no further than Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots! This recipe combines fresh green beans with caramelized shallots and fresh thyme, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish. Whether you’re serving it alongside a holiday dinner or a regular weeknight meal, this dish is sure to be a hit with your taste buds.

If you’re a fan of caramelized onions, you’ll love caramelized shallots too. Shallots are slightly sweeter and milder than other types of onions, making them the perfect pairing for green beans.

Ingredients:

• Fresh green beans
• Shallots
• Butter
• Olive oil
• Fresh thyme

Finding Good Green Beans:

To ensure your green beans are of the highest quality, look for ones that feel firm and crisp. Avoid any beans with bruises or discoloration. A good green bean will easily snap in half when fresh.

How to Make Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh green beans and cook until tender, approximately 6 minutes.
2. Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
3. Drain the green beans again and set them aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the sliced shallots and sauté for 1 minute.
6. Reduce the heat to low and continue sautéing the shallots until browned and tender, approximately 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle in fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
8. Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and toss to combine them with the caramelized shallots.
9. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Make-Ahead Tip:

You can prepare the green beans ahead of time. Simply cook them as directed, then wrap them in paper towels and store them in a large zip bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. On the day of serving, make the caramelized shallots and reheat the green beans.

This Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots recipe is likely to become a new favorite of yours. It pairs beautifully with dishes such as Balsamic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin, Slow Cooker Cider Ham, or Paprika Chicken.

Enjoy the deliciousness!

Recipe Details:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 pound medium shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low; sauté until the shallots are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and stir over medium-high heat until heated through. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve warm.
• Notes:
  • Time saver: Prepare the green beans ahead of time in step 1. Wrap in paper towels and seal in a large zip bag. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.