Beans with lemon and fresh herbs
Enjoy a refreshing and healthy dish with this Beans with Lemon and Fresh Herbs recipe. Featuring crunchy pine nuts, vibrant green beans, zesty lemon juice, a touch of olive oil, and a medley of fresh chives and parsley, it's the perfect side dish for any meal. Ready in minutes, this flavorful combination will delight your taste buds and nourish your body.
Cook time 10 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
1/3 cup pine nuts2 cups green beans
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chives
1 tbsp fresh parsley
This delightful recipe for Beans with Lemon and Fresh Herbs is a perfect side dish that combines the nutty flavor of pine nuts with the freshness of green beans, lemon, and herbs. It's both simple to make and packed with flavor, making it a great addition to any meal.
Instructions:
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to let them burn.
- Once toasted, remove the pine nuts from the skillet and set them aside to cool.
- Rinse and trim the green beans.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add a pinch of salt and the green beans.
- Cook the green beans for 3-5 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.
- Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process and help retain their vibrant green color.
- After a few minutes, drain the green beans from the ice water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, chives, and fresh parsley.
- Drizzle the lemon-olive oil dressing over the green beans and herbs.
- Toss everything together until the green beans are well-coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top of the dressed green beans.
- Give everything a final gentle toss.
- Transfer the green beans with lemon and fresh herbs to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Serve immediately as a delightful side dish or enjoy as a light, refreshing main course.
Tips:
- Toasting the pine nuts enhances their flavor. Be sure to keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly.
- For the best texture, blanche the green beans briefly in boiling water before tossing them in the pan.
- You can add different herbs such as basil or mint to personalize the dish.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, zest the lemon before juicing it and add the zest to the dish.
This recipe for Beans with Lemon and Fresh Herbs is a quick and easy way to bring a burst of freshness to your table. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the combination of textures from the tender beans, crunchy pine nuts, and vibrant herbs with a tangy hint of lemon.
Nutrition per serving
2 ServingsCalories 250kcal
Protein 8g
Carbohydrates 20g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 9g
Fat 24g
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