Warm Green Bean Salad with Pine Nuts and Basil
Elevate your salad game with this Warm Green Bean Salad with Pine Nuts and Basil, a delightful medley of vibrant flavors and contrasting textures. Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and lightly sautéed with fragrant garlic, then tossed with golden toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and a bright citrusy dressing of lemon juice and zest. This quick and easy recipe, ready in under 30 minutes, strikes the perfect balance between freshness and warmth, making it an ideal side dish for any meal. Whether served alongside roasted meats or enjoyed on its own, this salad offers a wholesome, nutrient-packed option that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or a stunning addition to your holiday table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 liters water
- 10 ice cubes
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 1 liter of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
While waiting for the water to boil, trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp but still vibrant green.
Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Once the green beans are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their color. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain well and set aside.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from the skillet immediately to prevent burning and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant but not browned.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and oil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to warm them through.
Turn off the heat and transfer the green beans to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and chopped basil over the green beans. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1786 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*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.
