Green Beans with Garlic and Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Green Beans with Garlic and Pine Nuts recipe! Perfectly blanched green beans are sautéed with aromatic garlic in rich olive oil, then topped with golden toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. A hint of lemon juice (optional) adds a refreshing tang, while a simple seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper keeps the flavors clean and balanced. Ready in under 25 minutes, this dish is a versatile accompaniment to any meal, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Packed with texture, color, and wholesome ingredients, this easy green bean recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. If the green beans are particularly long, you can cut them in half for easier handling.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the dry pan and toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove the toasted pine nuts from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the blanched green beans to the pan and toss to coat them with the garlic and olive oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are heated through.
Season the green beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a splash of lemon juice, if desired, to brighten the flavors.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the green beans before serving. Serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1754 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1186 mg | 25% | |
*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.
