Green Beans with Pine Nuts and Basil
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Pine Nuts and Basil. Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and then sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil for a delightful aroma and taste. The addition of toasted pine nuts brings a nutty crunch, while fresh basil leaves provide a fragrant, herbaceous finish that feels like a taste of summer. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an elegant accompaniment to any main course or a light dish on its own. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this fresh green bean recipe is sure to impress at family dinners, holiday gatherings, or weeknight meals. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, it’s a must-try for lovers of healthy and delicious vegetable dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Fresh green beans
- 60 grams Pine nuts
- 20 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Transfer the blanched green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant. Remove them 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, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic-infused oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and slightly tender.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Chop the basil leaves roughly and sprinkle them along with the toasted pine nuts over the green beans. Toss gently to combine.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Green Beans with Pine Nuts and Basil!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2390 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1417 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.
