Garlic-Herb Green Bean Skillet with Crispy Shallot Topping and Gruyère
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Cost
- $12.50
- Nutrition
- 280 cal · 8g protein
- quick
- meatless
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: cheese
Garlic-Herb Green Bean Skillet with Crispy Shallot Topping and Gruyère is a weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 30 minutes, for around $13 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 7 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain cheese works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Warm pita and hummus (5 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb fresh green beans
- 2 medium shallots
- 1 cup gruyère cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Trim green beans and cut shallots into thin rings, thinly slice garlic, mince fresh rosemary and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add shallots and cook 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy, transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet, add green beans and garlic, cook 8 minutes until beans are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in rosemary and lemon juice, top with shredded gruyère and crispy shallots, cover and cook 1 minute until cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve directly from the skillet or divide among bowls.
On the side: Warm pita and hummus (5 min)
1 package pita bread, 1 container hummus
- Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, cut into wedges and serve with the hummus.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Saturated fat
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 620 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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