Green Beans with Feta and Pecans
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Green Beans with Feta and Pecans! Perfectly blanched green beans are tossed in garlic-infused olive oil for a savory base, then topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese and crunchy pecan pieces for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. A touch of fresh lemon juice adds a zesty finish that makes this dish both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant yet easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or potluck gatherings. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile side dish that’s as flavorful as it is beautiful! Tags: green bean recipes, quick side dishes, vegetarian recipes, feta and pecan side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 60 grams pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain them again and pat dry.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic-infused oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper, then remove the skillet from heat.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped pecans evenly over the top.
Drizzle with lemon juice just before serving for a bright, fresh flavor.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*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.
