Green Beans with Glazed Shallots in Lemon-Dill Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Green Beans with Glazed Shallots in Lemon-Dill Butter
15 min.
6
64kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than our Green Beans with Glazed Shallots in Lemon-Dill Butter! This delightful recipe combines the crisp freshness of green beans with the rich, sweet flavor of glazed shallots, all brought together with a zesty lemon-dill butter sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.

The bright green beans provide a satisfying crunch, while the shallots add a touch of sweetness and depth. The addition of lemon juice and fresh dill brings a refreshing brightness that perfectly complements the buttery glaze. With only 64 calories per serving, you can indulge in this flavorful side without any guilt!

Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty main course or enjoying it as part of a light summer meal, this Green Beans with Glazed Shallots in Lemon-Dill Butter is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your frying pan and Dutch oven, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • lb green beans fresh trimmed
  • tablespoons butter 
  •  shallots finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 to 2 inches water to boiling.
  2. Add beans; boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  3. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
  4. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  5. Add shallots; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until shallots are glazed and brown. Stir in lemon juice, dill weed and salt.
  6. Add shallot mixture to green beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein9.29%
Fat50.61%
Carbs40.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.18
Glycemic Load
2.06
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.8256521846937%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
2.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:64.39kcal
3.22%
Fat:3.96g
6.1%
Saturated Fat:2.44g
15.24%
Carbohydrates:7.07g
2.36%
Net Carbohydrates:4.75g
1.73%
Sugar:3.48g
3.86%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:132.49mg
5.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.64g
3.27%
Vitamin K:32.9µg
31.33%
Vitamin A:643.78IU
12.88%
Vitamin C:10.27mg
12.45%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.44%
Fiber:2.31g
9.25%
Folate:28.19µg
7.05%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.8%
Potassium:189.84mg
5.42%
Magnesium:20.83mg
5.21%
Iron:0.89mg
4.92%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.84%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.5%
Phosphorus:34.96mg
3.5%
Calcium:32.43mg
3.24%
Copper:0.06mg
2.99%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.88%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.82%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.01%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.47%