Best Fiances Favorite Savory Green Beans Recipes

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SAVORY GREEN BEANS



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Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.

Provided by Eve

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 ounces coarsely chopped pancetta
1 shallot, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.
  • Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 124.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SAVORY GREEN BEANS



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My boyfriend cooked this for a dinner a couple of week ago. It was so tasty and tangy, that I could not believe that it was green beans (1 of my least favorite vegetables) Maybe it is because I like that lemony-tangy flavor, but I think it is a great and EASY way to give something extra to vegetables. Oh, he told me he got the recipe from the Stop & Shop website. I hope you all like it as much as I do. Try to exchange the broth and the lemon juice with instant lemon flavor iced tea (prepared as if you were going to drink it) for an extra flavor kick.

Provided by Gabichita

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb green beans
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet melt the butter and then add the chopped onion and the chopped garlic. Cook on medium heat until the onion gets tender and clear.
  • Add the green beans and don't forget to stir frequently. Let everything cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and the lemon juice, let it boil and then reduce heat.
  • Let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until you see the green beans are crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 5

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