How to Make Haricots Verts Lyonnaise - A Step-by-Step Guide

Haricots Verts Lyonnaise is a classic French dish that features green beans, also known as haricots verts, sautéed with caramelized onions, garlic, and bacon. This dish originates from the city of Lyon, known for its rich culinary tradition and hearty, rustic cuisine. Haricots Verts Lyonnaise is a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.

The key to a great Haricots Verts Lyonnaise is to sauté the green beans until they are tender-crisp, while stil...

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Ingredients

  • 16 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 large red onion, sliced in rings
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • freshly ground nutmeg to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large pot bring salted water to a boil. Carefully drop, by handfuls, green beans into boiling water. Return water to a boil for 5 minutes. Immediately drain the beans and plunge them into ice water for 5 minutes. Drain and wrap in a clean cloth; set aside.
  • In the same pot heat butter over medium heat. Lightly brown the garlic. Remove from heat and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the garlic from the butter, and discard it. To the garlic flavored butter add onions and thyme. Cover the pot and braise the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until soft and transparent. Increase the heat to medium-high, uncover the pot and slightly caramelize the onion.
  • Stir the green beans into the pot. After 1 to 2 minutes, de glaze the pot with red wine vinegar. Season to taste with sea salt, pepper and nutmeg. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 1334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 18mg
    • Potassium: 442mg