Green Beans with Pecans Lemon and Parsley
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful dish of Green Beans with Pecans, Lemon, and Parsley! This quick and healthy recipe pairs tender-crisp green beans with the earthy crunch of toasted pecans, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing and finished with fresh parsley for a burst of herbal freshness. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of tang and nuttiness, this side dish is ready in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to holiday feasts. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that highlights simple, wholesome ingredients at their best.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 60 grams pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1000 milliliters water (for blanching)
- 500 grams ice cubes (for blanching)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt for 1000 milliliters of water).
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding the ice cubes.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, just until they turn bright green and tender-crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain them and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until 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 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, until the green beans are warmed through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the toasted pecans, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*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.
