Best Green Beans With Pepitas Recipes

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GREEN BEANS WITH PEPITAS (RAW PUMPKIN SEEDS)



Green Beans With Pepitas (Raw Pumpkin Seeds) image

We enjoyed this super easy side dish as part of a turkey dinner. I bought the pepitas at Whole Foods. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (December 2009)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup pepitas (shelled, raw pumpkin seeds)
kosher salt
2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in pan of boiled salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas (pumpkin seeds), tossing until they pop and brown (5-10 minutes); sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
  • **** green beans can be prepared 2 hours ahead to this point. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add rosemary and garlic; stirring for about 15 seconds or so before adding beans and pepitas. Toss until heated through (2-5 minutes).

INSTANT POT GREEN BEANS



Instant Pot Green Beans image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped toasted walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Place steamer basket and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Set green beans in basket. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 1 minute. Quick-release pressure; drain. , Return beans to pressure cooker. Add parsley, butter, chives, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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