Beans with nutmeg
Discover the delightful combination of fresh green beans cooked to perfection with rich butter and a hint of ground nutmeg. This simple yet flavorful recipe elevates your side dish game with just three ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions alike!
- 22 Mar 2025
- Cook time 4 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 8 Servings
- 3 Ingredients
Beans with nutmeg is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings together the earthiness of green beans and the warm, aromatic essence of ground nutmeg. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a side dish or a light meal, offering a delicious and nutritious option for any occasion.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Start by rinsing the green beans under cool water to clean them.
- Trim the ends of the green beans if necessary.
- Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add a pinch of salt (optional) and the green beans.
- Cook the green beans for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
- Drain the green beans and set aside.
- While the green beans are cooking, place a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and let it melt completely.
- Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and stir in the 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Add the cooked green beans to the skillet with the nutmeg butter.
- Toss the green beans gently to make sure they are evenly coated with the nutmeg butter.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish to your main course.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a more intense nutmeg flavor, you can increase the amount slightly, but be cautious as nutmeg has a strong taste.
- Instead of ground nutmeg, you can also grate fresh nutmeg for a more aromatic experience.
- For added depth of flavor, consider sautéing a small amount of minced garlic or shallots in the butter before adding the green beans.
- Blanch the green beans first if you prefer them a bit more tender. Simply boil them for about 2-3 minutes, then immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.
Beans with nutmeg is a delightful and straightforward recipe that showcases how simplicity can lead to delicious results. With just a few ingredients, you can create a side dish that is both flavorful and versatile. Enjoy the nutmeg-kissed green beans as part of your next meal, and savor the warm and comforting flavors they bring.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 14 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 33kcal | 2% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.24g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 0.97g | 0% |
| Fiber 0.39g | 1% |
| Sugar 0.35g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 3.33g | 4% |
| Saturated 1.88g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 33ug | 4% |
| Choline 2.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B9 3.79ug | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 1.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 4.34ug | 4% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 5mg | 0% |
| Copper, Cu 0.01mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe 0.12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium, Mg 3.59mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus, P 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium, K 24mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se 0.07ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 1.04mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.04mg | 0% |
| Water | |
| Water 9g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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