Green Beans with Pine Nut Butter Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Green Beans with Pine Nut Butter Sauce—a perfect balance of fresh, buttery, and nutty goodness! Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection, locking in their vibrant color and crunch, then tossed in a luscious sauce made with toasted pine nuts, rich unsalted butter, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon juice. The pine nuts add a delightful crunch and a touch of sophistication, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley enhances the dish with aromatic freshness. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday feasts. Serve these flavorful green beans alongside roasted meats, grilled seafood, or even as a vegetarian centerpiece. Perfect for those seeking a simple yet elevated way to enjoy fresh green beans, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Stir in the toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter and garlic mixture. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked green beans to the skillet. Toss them in the pine nut butter sauce until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the green beans to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 496 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 343 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.
