Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts. Perfectly blanched green beans are tossed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, then paired with zesty lemon and the nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts, creating a side dish that's both simple and sophisticated. This quick 25-minute recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a light and healthy addition to any meal, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy a burst of citrusy freshness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 liter water
- 10 ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Blanch the green beans by adding them to the boiling water and cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Prepare a bowl of ice water while the beans are cooking. Transfer the blanched green beans to the ice water to stop cooking and preserve their color. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove the toasted pine nuts from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the lemon zest and toasted pine nuts over the green beans. Add the lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of salt if needed. Toss everything together to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2965 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1214 mg | 26% | |
*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.
