Elevate your meal with this flavorful blend of crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, topped with toasted pine nuts for a nutty finish. A splash of lemon adds zest to this simple yet sophisticated dish, perfect as a healthy side that’s both nourishing and delicious.”
Recipe Breakdown:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 16 oz green beans, snap beans, raw (454 grams)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, salad or cooking (13.5 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 grams)
- 1 medium tomato, red, ripe, raw (123 grams)
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, dried (16.9 grams)
- 1 tsp lemon juice, raw (5.1 grams)
- Salt, table, to taste (0.40 grams)
Directions:
Step 1:
- Remove stems from green beans, wash, and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright. Plunge into ice water, then drain.
Step 2:
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add tomato and cook until soft (2 minutes).
Step 3:
- Toss in green beans to warm, avoiding overcooking.
Step 4:
- Stir in pine nuts, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a dash of salt. Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 406
- Carbs: 41g
- Fat: 26g
- Protein: 12g
- Fiber: 14g
- Net Carbs: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
This dish not only brings a pop of color to your plate but also packs a punch of flavors and textures, making healthy eating an absolute pleasure.
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