Green Beans with Balsamic-Shallot Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Green Beans with Balsamic-Shallot Butter
45 min.
8
104kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this delightful recipe for Green Beans with Balsamic-Shallot Butter, a side dish that perfectly balances flavor and elegance. Whether you are hosting a family gathering or seeking a special accompaniment for your weeknight dinner, this dish will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

The vibrant green beans provide a fresh and crisp texture, which is beautifully complemented by the rich and tangy balsamic-shallot butter. Made from the finest ingredients, the combination of sweet shallots and robust balsamic vinegar creates a mouthwatering sauce that enhances the natural earthiness of the beans. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the palate but also a celebration of wholesome ingredients.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a gourmet side that serves up to eight people, making it perfect for any occasion. Each serving is only 104 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Impress your friends and family by bringing a touch of culinary sophistication to your table with these Green Beans with Balsamic-Shallot Butter. Whether enjoyed alongside your favorite protein or on their own, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • tablespoons butter room temperature ()
  • pounds green beans trimmed
  • large shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar and shallots in heavy small saucepan. Boil over medium heat until most vinegar is absorbed (about 1 tablespoon liquid should remain in pan), stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.
  2. Transfer mixture to small bowl; cool completely.
  3. Add butter; mix with fork until blended.
  4. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
  5. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. (Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
  6. Combine beans and balsamic-shallot butter in large nonstick skillet. Toss over medium heat until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories104kcal
Protein8.65%
Fat48.74%
Carbs42.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
3.84
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.5282607940228%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:103.87kcal
5.19%
Fat:5.93g
9.13%
Saturated Fat:3.66g
22.85%
Carbohydrates:11.67g
3.89%
Net Carbohydrates:8.41g
3.06%
Sugar:6.58g
7.31%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:56.23mg
2.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.37g
4.74%
Vitamin K:49.3µg
46.95%
Vitamin A:957.63IU
19.15%
Vitamin C:14.33mg
17.38%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.2%
Fiber:3.26g
13.05%
Folate:39.76µg
9.94%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.08%
Potassium:279.67mg
7.99%
Magnesium:31.71mg
7.93%
Iron:1.36mg
7.55%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.15%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.47%
Phosphorus:51.55mg
5.15%
Calcium:50.25mg
5.03%
Copper:0.09mg
4.39%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.24%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.2%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.81%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.11%
Selenium:0.83µg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious