Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon
Green beans with shallots and lemon are a simple yet flavorful side dish. This is one of my favorite green bean recipes and it’s easy to make.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 shallots (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon (zested)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
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.
- 3
Heat the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the honey to the pan and stir with the shallots for a minute more.
- 5
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.