Heart Healthy Green Beans with Shallots Recipe

               
Skillet-cooked green beans are balanced with crispy broiled shallots in this no-fuss side dish. You will love this simply seasoned vegetable recipe that pairs with just about anything.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 small shallots, sliced thin
2 lbs trimmed green beans
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat the broiler on high.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots. Sauté the shallots for 4 minutes, or until softened. Transfer shallots to a baking pan and arrange in a single layer. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, blanch the green beans in simmering water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly tender. Drain in a colander.

Step 4

In the large skillet, heat butter and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until beans are heated through. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with shallots. Serve warm.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 75
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:75
total fat:5g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:4mg
sodium:56mg
total carb:8g
fibers:4g
proteins:2g

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Heart Healthy Green Beans with Shallots Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 small shallots, sliced thin
2 lbs trimmed green beans
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1

Preheat the broiler on high.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots. Sauté the shallots for 4 minutes, or until softened. Transfer shallots to a baking pan and arrange in a single layer. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, blanch the green beans in simmering water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until slightly tender. Drain in a colander.

Step 4

In the large skillet, heat butter and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until beans are heated through. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with shallots. Serve warm.

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