Green Beans with Crispy Garlic and Shallots
Ingredients
- 1½ poundsgreen beans
- 3shallots
- 5 clovesgarlic
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 tablespoonbutter
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Prep
- 01
Trim the stem ends from 1.5 pounds green beans.
- 02
Peel and mince 3 shallots.
- 03
Mince 5 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 02
Add green beans and cook for 4–5 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Drain well and set aside.
- 03
While beans cook, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 04
Add minced shallots and cook, stirring often, for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- 05
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
- 06
Add the drained green beans, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and butter to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- 07
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until the beans are heated through and the shallots and garlic are deep golden and crispy.
- 08
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Spice Tips
For deeper savory depth, add a small pinch of smoked paprika with the garlic. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the dish. For more heat, increase the red pepper flakes to ½ teaspoon.
Green beans can be trimmed up to 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge. The shallot-garlic mixture is best made fresh, but you can prep it 30 minutes before cooking.