Green Beans with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts
Elevate your side dish game with these Green Beans with Browned Butter and Hazelnuts—a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Crisp-tender green beans are bathed in rich, nutty browned butter and tossed with toasted hazelnuts for added crunch and depth of flavor. A hint of garlic and a fresh drizzle of lemon juice bring brightness to this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted meats or savory vegetarian mains. With its irresistible combination of textures and earthy flavors, this dish is bound to become a favorite on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 60 grams hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 piece garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
Chop the hazelnuts roughly and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place the beans in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as it foams, turns golden brown, and develops a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn the butter.
Add the minced garlic clove to the browned butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the browned butter. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Stir in the toasted hazelnuts and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the green beans with lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1171 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1039 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
