Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon
Brighten up your table with this vibrant recipe for Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon, a dish that perfectly balances crisp textures and zesty flavors. Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to preserve their brilliant color and fresh taste, then tossed with fragrant sautéed garlic and a touch of olive oil. Toasted hazelnuts bring a rich, nutty crunch, while lemon zest and a splash of fresh lemon juice add a lively citrusy finish. This quick and easy side dish, ready in just 25 minutes, is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings alike. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, elegant addition to your menu. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats or vegetarian mains, this recipe is both simple to prepare and absolutely unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 60 grams hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 3–4 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped hazelnuts for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and oil. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
Stir in the toasted hazelnuts, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
