Green Beans With Frizzled Shallots
Green Beans With Frizzled Shallots
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Total time : 30 minutes
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per Serving: about | - |
| cal | 124124 cal |
| pro | 3 g3g pro |
| total fat | 7 g7g total fat |
| sat. fat | 3 g3g sat. fat |
| carb | 15 g15g carb |
| fibre | 3 g3g fibre |
| chol | 10 mg10mg chol |
| sodium | 125 mg125mg sodium |
| potassium | 195 mg195mg potassium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 55 calcium |
| iron | 88 iron |
| vit A | 1212 vit A |
| vit C | 1717 vit C |
| folate | 2323 folate |
These frizzled shallots are totally addictive and make the perfect crispy topping for this holiday side dish. You can also use them to garnish other vegetables, including mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 8 shallots , peeled and thinly sliced in rings8 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced in rings
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- VegetabIe oil , for fryingVegetabIe oil, for frying
- 1-1/2 lb green beans , trimmed1-1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation
In small saucepan, heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry shallots, in batches and turning once, until crisp and golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel–lined plate. (Make-ahead: Cover with paper towel and set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours.)
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and sa< toss to coat. Serve topped with shallots.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2011
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