Name: Hot Honey Shallot Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons hot honey, or to taste; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed; salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

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Hot Honey Shallot Green Beans

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Ingredients

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Hot Honey Shallot Green Beans

2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons hot honey, or to taste

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed

salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Whisk shallots, chicken broth, vinegar, hot honey, and Dijon together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. The water should not touch the bottom of the steamer insert. If it does, pour out a bit of the water. Place the steamer insert with the green beans into the saucepan, cover, and cook until crisp tender, 5 to 8 minutes, or longer for softer green beans.

Place green beans in a bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper, and serve either warm or chilled.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Blanching Perfection 💦
Quickly blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately shock in ice water to preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture.
Shallot Flavor Amplification 🧅
Mince shallots finely and let them sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking to activate their natural enzymes, which intensifies their sweet and pungent flavor profile.
Hot Honey Drizzle Technique 🍯
Warm the hot honey slightly before drizzling to ensure it coats the green beans more evenly and helps blend seamlessly with the Dijon mustard and vinegar.
Vinegar Balance Trick 🥄
Taste and adjust the red wine vinegar just before serving, as its brightness can dramatically change the dish's overall flavor complexity.
Advance Prep Magic 🕰️
For maximum flavor development, prepare the dressing and blanch the beans up to 24 hours in advance, storing separately and combining just before serving.