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Close-up of vibrant green beans with red onion and thyme, prepared for Restaurant-Style Thanksgiving Green Beans at Home.

Restaurant-Style Thanksgiving Green Beans at Home

Learn to make vibrant, restaurant-quality green beans for your Thanksgiving table. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and simple techniques to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion or shallots
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 15 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion or shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Add the fresh green beans and thyme sprigs to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. If using, stir in the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can top with crispy fried onions or toasted slivered almonds before serving. This dish can be prepped ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.

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