Sauteed Green Beans Red Bell Peppers and Pine Nuts
Brighten up your dinner table with this colorful and nutrient-packed recipe for Sautéed Green Beans, Red Bell Peppers, and Pine Nuts. Perfectly cooked green beans and sweet red bell pepper strips are combined with aromatic garlic and finished with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. This quick and easy side dish takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. The light steaming technique ensures tender-crisp veggies, while a touch of olive oil enhances their natural flavors. With vibrant colors and bold textures, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, seafood, or vegetarian mains. Nutritious, flavorful, and irresistibly simple, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing the ends.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them dry for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans and red bell pepper strips to the skillet. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the oil and garlic.
Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and steam the vegetables for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the sautéed vegetables and toss gently to mix.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1823 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
