Green Beans with Pine Nuts & Gremolata

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A simple combo of fresh parsley, garlic and lemon zest adds bright flavor to green beans for an easy, make-ahead side. Make even quicker work of the gremolata in Step 2 by pulsing the ingredients in a food processor instead of chopping by hand.

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Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens.

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Green Beans with Gremolata & Pine Nuts
Photo: Victor Protasio
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds trimmed green beans

  • 2 cups fresh parsley leaves (about 1 bunch)

  • 1 clove garlic, sliced

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Set a bowl of ice water by the stove. Cook green beans until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer to the ice water. When chilled, drain again and pat dry.

  2. Place parsley, garlic, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper on a cutting board and chop together until fine and well combined. Transfer the gremolata to a large bowl.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, turning with tongs, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with the gremolata. Transfer to a large serving dish and top with pine nuts.

To make ahead

Refrigerate blanched beans (Step 1) airtight for up to 2 days. Refrigerate gremolata (Step 2) for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
10g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 1854IU 37%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 316mg 7%

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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