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Special-Occasion Green Beans
Special-Occasion Green Beans bring together tender-crisp beans with fragrant garlic and buttery pine nuts for a nutty, bright bite. The balance of crunch and freshness makes this side feel festive yet unfussy, ideal for holiday dinners or elegant weeknight meals where a clean, vibrant vegetable shines.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and pine nuts, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.
- 2
Put the green beans in a medium saucepan, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, or until tender; drain, then toss with the garlic and pine nuts to serve.
- Calories 140.62 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.62 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.37 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 0.89 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.8 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.01 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 47.25 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source
- Potassium 389.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 39.79 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.91 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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