Green Beans with Crispy Shallots and Garlic
Ingredients
- 1½ poundsgreen beans
- 3shallots
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- ½lemon
Prep
- 01
Trim green beans by snapping off the ends.
- 02
Slice 3 shallots into thin rings.
- 03
Mince 4 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-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- 03
While the beans cook, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer shallots to a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- 04
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant—don't let it brown.
- 05
Add the drained green beans back to the skillet along with the butter. Toss gently over medium heat for 2 minutes until the beans are coated and warmed through.
- 06
Squeeze in juice from the lemon half, season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with the crispy shallots. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For depth, add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes with the garlic. A pinch of thyme or a splash of balsamic vinegar just before serving adds earthy richness. If you like heat, finish with a small pinch of cayenne.