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Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts

May 2, 2014 3 Comments

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These Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts are a healthy side dish that comes together in less than fifteen minutes and requires only three ingredients!

{Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan}

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Can we talk about green bean casserole for a second? I personally hate when people take green beans and smother them with unhealthy creams and toppings. Ugh. Good quality green beans are so delicious and do not need a lot of added junk to taste good. I always steer clear of dishes like green bean casserole because there is nothing healthy about it.

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I love to prepare my green beans simply, with quality ingredients. This recipe only calls for green beans, shallots, and pine nuts, but the combination of ingredients tastes so good together! It’s an ideal weeknight recipe because you can have it on the table in under 15 minutes! I don’t know about you, but I hate slaving away in the kitchen after a busy day.

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These Greens Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts pair well with anything you can imagine: chicken, steak, fish, and so much more. Let me know if you try them! I’d love to know what you think.

 

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Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
11 mins
 

These Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts are a healthy side dish that comes together in under 15 minutes. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Beans, Pecans, Shallots
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. green beans, washed and ends trimmed
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted*
  • Salt and Pepper
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a BOIL. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Immediately strain the green beans and rinse with cold water for about 1 minute (alternatively, place green beans in a bowl of ice water). Pat dry.
  2. Bring a large skillet to MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, and once the oil is hot, add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes, until golden. Add the green beans to the pan and toss for about 1 minute to warm. Salt and pepper to taste. Place the green beans and shallots on a platter and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

Notes

*Pine nuts can be substituted for toasted, slivered almonds.

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Comments

  1. Geraldine

    May 7, 2014 at 11:09 am

    These green beans look lovely. I agree that green beans shouldn’t be smothered in sauce. Let the green beans crunchy personality shine through I say! The shallots and nuts are a great addition.

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      May 7, 2014 at 11:25 am

      Geraldine, I am glad you agree!

      Reply

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