Green Beans with Ricotta Salata
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Green Beans with Ricotta Salata. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection and tossed in a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and finely minced garlic for a refreshing burst of flavor. The dish is then topped with creamy, slightly salty crumbled ricotta salata, crunchy toasted almonds, and the bright citrus notes of lemon zest. Perfectly balanced and packed with texture, this colorful and easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve it as a stunning side or a light, veggie-forward appetizer that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 75 grams ricotta salata, crumbled or shaved
- 30 grams toasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
Once the water is boiling, add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender and bright green.
Immediately use a slotted spoon to transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes, then drain well and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Add the cooked and dried green beans to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated in the dressing.
Transfer the dressed green beans to a serving platter or shallow bowl. Sprinkle the crumbled or shaved ricotta salata, toasted almonds, and lemon zest evenly over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful 'Green Beans with Ricotta Salata'.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 793 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1283 mg | 27% | |
*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.
