Basic Fresh Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
  • Kosher or sea salt
  • a pinch of red chile flakes, or one crumbled dried chile Arbol
  • a sprig or two of fresh thyme, savory, or marjoram
  • 2 cups shelled fresh beans
  • 1-2 cups water or stock

Instructions

  1. Warm the oil over medium heat, then add the shallot, a big pinch of salt, the chile (if using), and the herb sprigs.
  2. Cook until the shallot is soft and the herbs are fragrant, then add the beans, stirring to coat them in the oil.
  3. Add just enough liquid to come up to the top of the beans, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook just until the beans are tender, adding more liquid as necessary.
  4. Remove the herb sprigs and serve the cooked beans as-is, or incorporate them into another dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

281 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 12.9g 5% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 266.5mg 12% DV
Potassium 314.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 61mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 40.6mg 45% DV
Calcium 125.3mg 10% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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