Green Beans with Pistachios & Orange

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Pistachios are a relatively recent addition to commercial agriculture in New Mexico, where abundant sunshine makes them easy to grow. New Mexican chef and five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Jonathan Perno showcases them in an otherwise straightforward green bean dish. The nuts and roasted beans create a toasty flavor that blends beautifully with the chile-infused turkey and potatoes.

By Jonathan Perno
Updated on April 18, 2024
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Green Beans with Pistachios & Orange
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green beans, trimmed

  • ¼ cup melted butter or bacon fat

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped

  • 2 teaspoons orange zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Toss green beans with butter (or bacon fat), salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer. Roast, stirring once halfway, until tender and lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with pistachios and orange zest and toss to combine. Serve hot.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
10g Fat
10g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 983IU 20%
Sodium 299mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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