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Green Beans with Pine Nuts

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: undefined
  • Yield: undefined
  • Category: undefined
  • Method: undefined
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Description

A simple and delicious side dish of green beans sautéed with garlic, topped with lemon juice, Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts.


Ingredients

  • For the Dish:
  • 1 lb fresh green beans (rinsed, ends trimmed)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (squeezed)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
  • ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and ¼ tsp salt. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Drain the beans.
  2. Sauté the Green Beans: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cooked green beans. Sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Finish the Dish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Top and Serve: Top with lightly toasted pine nuts. Season with additional salt if needed, and coarsely ground black pepper.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg