Green beans with orange & pinenut gremolata
Discover a delightful twist on green beans with our Green Beans with Orange & Pinenut Gremolata recipe. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of fresh spearmint, zesty orange, and toasted pine nuts, topped with a hint of garlic, all sautéed in olive oil for a perfect balance of taste and texture. Serve up this refreshing and nutritious side dish for a burst of color and flavor at your next meal!
- 16 Mar 2024
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 8 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Green beans with orange & pinenut gremolata is a fresh and flavorful side dish that combines zesty citrus, aromatic herbs, and crunchy pine nuts to create a delightful experience for your taste buds. This dish is perfect to accompany any main course and adds a vibrant touch to your meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Heat a 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 burn them.
- Transfer the toasted pine nuts to a bowl and let them cool.
- Zest the orange and set the zest aside.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze out the juice. Set the juice aside for later use.
- Finely chop the spearmint leaves.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and blanch them for about 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
- Drain the green beans and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain them again and set them aside.
- In a bowl, combine the orange zest, chopped spearmint, minced garlic, and toasted pine nuts.
- Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the fresh orange juice. Mix well to combine.
- Place the blanched green beans in a serving bowl.
- Spoon the orange and pine nut gremolata over the green beans and toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt, if desired.
- Serve the green beans with orange & pine nut gremolata immediately, either warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For even more flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice to the gremolata.
- If you're short on time, you can prepare the gremolata ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- Feel free to experiment with other herbs such as parsley or basil to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the green beans are well-drained after blanching to avoid watering down the dish.
- To make this dish more hearty, you can add some cooked quinoa or couscous.
This Green Beans with Orange & Pinenut Gremolata recipe is a simple yet sophisticated side dish that can elevate any main course. The freshness of the orange and mint, combined with the richness of the toasted pine nuts and the pungency of the garlic, creates a harmonious balance of flavors. Perfect for both casual dinners and festive occasions.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 44 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 80kcal | 3% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.77g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 4.38g | 1% |
| Fiber 1.10g | 3% |
| Sugar 2.43g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 9g | 10% |
| Saturated 0.73g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 5ug | 1% |
| Choline 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B9 12ug | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E 1.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K 9ug | 8% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 14mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.15mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.68mg | 6% |
| Magnesium, Mg 30mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus, P 66mg | 5% |
| Potassium, K 130mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se 0.29ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 0.90mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.69mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 27g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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