Green Beans with Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this Green Beans with Pine Nuts recipe, a simple yet elegant combination of tender-crisp green beans, nutty toasted pine nuts, and a zesty hint of lemon. This dish is packed with vibrant flavors, from the aromatic minced garlic sautéed in olive oil to the refreshing touch of fresh lemon zest and juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between quick preparation and sophisticated presentation. Whether served alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as part of a vegetarian spread, this gluten-free and dairy-free side is guaranteed to impress at any meal. Add a burst of brightness to your dinner table with these irresistible sautéed green beans topped with perfectly golden pine nuts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 250 milliliters water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast the pine nuts, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove the pine nuts 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 burn it.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them with the garlic and oil.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Steam the green beans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still crisp. Allow any remaining water to evaporate.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the green beans.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy your flavorful Green Beans with Pine Nuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*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.
