Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Shallots

Name: Green Beans with Almonds and Caramelized Shallots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup blanched slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons butter; 5 small shallots, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons white sugar; salt and pepper to taste; 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

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Savory and sweet. Everyone who tries this side dish absolutely loves it.

Recipe by Jen

Updated on January 14, 2022

10

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
3 tablespoons butter
5 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

Directions

Place the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, and cook and stir constantly until the almonds are lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully, because they burn easily. Remove the almonds and set aside.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the shallots and red bell pepper until softened, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the shallot mixture with sugar, salt, and pepper, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the shallots caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and steam until just tender enough to pierce with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the green beans, place them into the skillet with the shallot mixture, mix well, and gently stir in the toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148	Calories
8g	Fat
17g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 51mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 45mg	226%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 365mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.