Stir Fried Green Beans with Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Stir Fried Green Beans with Pine Nuts recipe! Crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried to perfection with fragrant garlic, a splash of savory soy sauce, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, then topped with golden, toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the ultimate healthy and delicious option for busy weeknights or special occasions. A hint of optional lemon juice brightens the dish, while the nutty pine nuts add an elegant flair. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian side or paired with your favorite protein, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is sure to impress!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 45 grams pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snipping off the stem ends. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the pine nuts and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove the pine nuts from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the green beans to the skillet. Stir-fry them for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the green beans and sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and cook for 1 more minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts. If desired, drizzle with a teaspoon of lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
Transfer the stir-fried green beans to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1785 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1311 mg | 28% | |
*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.
