My Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots are a simple yet flavorful side dish, featuring crisp-tender green beans tossed with buttery, caramelized shallots. Lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection, they pair beautifully with everything from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.
There is no greater joy than a recipe that only uses four ingredients but still manages to pack in the flavor. Fresh green beans are a great vegetable to add to your table and these are simply divine.
What are Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots?
A simple side dish that comes together quickly with a blend of sweetness from the shallots, earthy, slight heat from the garlic and the snap of the green beans. Put it all together with some butter and salt, and you will be sure to love this dish!
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- What are Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots?
- Why You Will Love Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots and Garlic
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Green Beans Sautéed with Shallots and Garlic
- What to Serve with Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
- Top Tip
- Frequently Asked Questions About Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
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- Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots Recipe
These Green Beans pair well with many dishes, but we love serving them alongside our Chicken Thighs with Honey or a Prime Rib Roast.
Why You Will Love Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots and Garlic
- Quick and Easy: In just 15 to 20 minutes, you'll have a levelled up side dish to pair with just about anything.
- Aromatic: Nothing smells better than shallots and garlic cooking together in a pan.
- Delicious: The subtle sweetness of shallots, combined with garlic and butter complement the earthy taste of a fresh green bean.
- Simple Ingredients: With just 4 simple ingredients, you can pack a lot of punch.
Ingredients
Just a quick trip to the store for this four ingredient dish of green beans, shallots, garlic and butter. You might even have everything at home already.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- French Green Beans: The base for this recipe, fresh beans have a beautiful snap when biting into them.
- Shallot: A mild onion flavor that brings a bit of sweetness.
- Garlic Cloves: A punch of deep flavor with a subtle layer of heat that really adds to this dish.
- Unsalted Butter: Control your salt content while adding richness and added flavor.
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a sharp knife for chopping, a large skillet and a spatula.
Substitutions and Variations
There are a few things you can do to make this recipe easier or more you!
- Yellow Onions: For a sweeter profile try a yellow onion.
How to Make Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
This is a quick and easy dish that comes together in no time at all. Prep your ingredients and get your pan heated and you’ll be enjoying deliciousness before you know it.
Prep your beans by trimming off the ends.
Over medium heat, melt butter in and cook shallot, about 3-5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Place the beans into the pan and cook to your desired tenderness, about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
Hint: It is important to give your shallots time to cook and really pull out their flavor before adding in the garlic. Garlic can cook quickly so you do not want to risk it burning while the onions cook.
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How to Store Green Beans Sautéed with Shallots and Garlic
If you have some leftovers, or even bought too many beans, here are some helpful hints.
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, place in an airtight container and store for 3 to 5 days.
- Freezer: Cooked green beans can be frozen once they are cooled. Place them on a baking sheet, on parchment paper and allow them to freeze. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before lightly cooking again on the stove top.
- Reheating: Bring to room temperature and reheat in the microwave on low, or on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Make Ahead: You can chop your shallots and garlic and store them in separate airtight containers for at least 3-5 days in the fridge.
What to Serve with Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
Green beans are one of the universal veggies that go with almost anything. Here are some of our favorite pairings.
- Chicken Thighs with Honey: With its slightly caramelized shallots, green beans complement the sweetness of the chicken's honey glaze.
- Herb Butter Turkey (and gravy): The bright and fresh flavor of the green bean cuts through the richness of a turkey and gravy dinner.
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes: Mashed potatoes are a creamy and comforting side dish, and sautéed green beans add a different texture.
- Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese: The beans add a freshness that cuts through the cheesy richness, adding the perfect amount of balance to your plate.
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup: Velvety soup and crunchy, savory beans are a perfect match.
- Prime Rib Roast: A nice crisp bean pairs perfect with any juicy roast.
- Oven Roasted Salmon: The simplicity of the green beans highlights and enhances the delicate flavor of salmon.
- Baked Pork Chops: The earthy and garlicky flavors of the green beans pair well with a savory pork chop.
Top Tip
Fresh green beans should be used as quickly as possible for the best flavor and texture. If you find yourself with too many green beans, then follow my freezing instructions for flash freezing to maintain freshness and nutritional value.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots
Still have more questions about Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots?
We recommend cooking them about 6-10 minutes, which gives you a nice crisp bean that is lightly cooked and immersed with flavor. If you add a couple tablespoons of water into the pan and put a lid on them and cook for a few minutes you can get a faster cooked bean that is more soft.
Absolutely. If you have a preferred onion choice, you can use that. The flavors will vary based on your selection. We recommend yellow for a sweeter flavor, or white for a more strong onion profile.
Not necessarily. If you want a softer bean you can blanch them first, but I prefer to just cook them with a little water and the pan's lid on, to save time.
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Sautéed Green Beans with Shallots Recipe
Equipment
- Medium Skillet or Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Kitchen Scale
Ingredients
- 8 ounce French green beans
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
Instructions
- Prep your beans by trimming off the ends.
- Over medium heat, melt butter in and cook shallot, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Place the beans into the pan and cook to your desired tenderness, about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
Notes
- Butter can be substituted for oil when cooking the beans, or you can use both for an even richer flavor.
- Mince your shallot evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Salt, pepper, additional minced garlic, red pepper flakes, a sprinkle of lemon zest, or toasted slivered almonds can all be added as a garnish for extra kick of flavor and spice.
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Eva says
I love how simple and delicious this recipe is, and a different way to cook one of our families favorite veggies!
Eva Filer says
Thank you for the review.