Sautéed Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
These sauteed green beans are cooked with sweet caramelized onions, plenty of garlic, and fresh dill for a savory, flavorful side dish. It comes together in one skillet and is easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet or whatever 12-inch skillet you have
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pound pearl onions cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced, optional
- 2 pounds green beans
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat oil and sugar together in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and golden brown, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 extra minute.
- Turn heat up to medium-high. When pan is hot, add the green beans and continue cooking until the beans are crisp-tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in dill, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
A note about fresh herbs: Stirring the fresh dill in after cooking preserves its flavor. Heating decreases the flavor of most fresh herbs, especially dill and cilantro. (There is no cilantro in this recipe; I am just giving you information for future cooking.)
Store leftover beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in a skillet to preserve the crisp texture. If you reheat them in the microwave, they will get soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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