Creamed Green Beans
These stovetop Creamed Green Beans with a crispy shallot and herb topping bring all the cozy flavors you love, but with a fresh, crunchy twist. Think tender beans in a rich, velvety sauce, topped off with golden panko and shallots that add the perfect bit of crunch. It’s the best of classic comfort with a little extra flair—holiday side dish perfection.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans (can use fresh or frozen)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Crispy Shallot Topping
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1½ ounces shallots thinly sliced (approx 2 medium size shallots)
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Creamed Green Beans
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the green beans, can use fresh or frozen. Cook until the green beans are slightly softened. If using frozen beans, cook until they are completely thawed.
- Stir in the heavy cream, add the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Cook this while stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes until green beans are softened to desired texture. If you prefer beans that are really soft, they will need to cook longer.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the parmesan cheese while it melts and add a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. As the sauce cools it will thicken. Allow to sit for several minutes before serving.
Crispy Shallot Topping
- Use a mandolin or fine slicing blade on a food processor to thinly slice the shallots. You can also use your knife, being sure to slice the shallots as thinly as possible.
- Heat half of the oil in a small skillet and add in the thinly sliced shallots.
- Cook while stirring until the shallots begin to brown.
- Stir in the panko, salt, dried rosemary, and dried parsley. Drizzle with the remaining oil and stir until the shallots are coated with the panko mixture.
- Cook until panko is browned. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Serving
- Serve the creamed green beans topped with the crispy shallot topping for a beautiful holiday dish! To keep things low carb, you can opt out of the crispy topping and enjoy the creamed green beans on their own.
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Nutrition
Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2194IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 2mg