Classic Buttered Green Beans

  4.3 – 3 reviews  • Green Bean
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. Kosher salt
  2. 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  3. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  4. 4 medium shallots, sliced
  5. Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water; generously salt the water.
  2. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel–lined baking sheet; pat dry. 
  3. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the green beans to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 96
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 3 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 347 mg

Reviews

Richard Stone
Used red onions ( grocery store’s shallots were in really bad shape)… it was good though

 

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