Frenched Green Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
15%
Frenched Green Beans
45 min.
12
39kcal

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Frenched green beans are a delightful addition to any meal, adding a vibrant touch and a satisfying crunch that can elevate your dining experience. Not only are these green beans visually appealing, with their elegant shape and bright color, but they also pack a punch in the flavor department. With only a handful of simple ingredients, this dish celebrates the freshness of seasonal produce while adhering to dietary preferences, making it a perfect option for both vegetarians and vegans.

This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also follows a low FODMAP diet, ensuring it’s suitable for those with specific dietary needs. In just 45 minutes, you can create a side dish that serves 12 people, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. The combination of crunchy green beans tossed with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a splash of sherry vinegar brings out the natural sweetness of the beans, allowing their flavor to shine.

Whether you're serving them alongside grilled meats or as part of a hearty vegetarian platter, these frenched green beans are sure to impress. The simplicity of this recipe encourages anyone, regardless of cooking skill, to whip up this scrumptious side dish and enjoy the fresh, wholesome goodness that green beans offer. Try making them your new go-to side, and watch as they quickly become a favorite at your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb green beans ends trimmed
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons sherry vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • ziploc bags
  • slotted spoon
  • funnel

Directions

  1. Force beans, trimmed ends first (keeping strings to the side), up through funnel of frencher (if using; see cooks' note, below).
  2. Cook beans in 2 batches in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil.
  4. Serve hot or warm.
  5. If you do not have a frencher, beans can be halved diagonally.Beans can be frenched (but not cooked) 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with dampened paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein12.62%
Fat39.22%
Carbs48.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.5
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.3443477723909%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
2.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:39.17kcal
1.96%
Fat:1.92g
2.95%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.75%
Carbohydrates:5.3g
1.77%
Net Carbohydrates:3.25g
1.18%
Sugar:2.46g
2.74%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:149.99mg
6.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.39g
2.78%
Vitamin K:33.63µg
32.03%
Vitamin C:9.23mg
11.18%
Vitamin A:521.86IU
10.44%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.47%
Fiber:2.05g
8.21%
Folate:24.95µg
6.24%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.34%
Magnesium:19.01mg
4.75%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.63%
Potassium:160.44mg
4.58%
Iron:0.8mg
4.43%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.14%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.75%
Phosphorus:28.86mg
2.89%
Calcium:28.31mg
2.83%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Copper:0.05mg
2.65%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.71%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious