CITRUS GREEN BEANS WITH PINE NUTS

Citrus Green Beans With Pine Nuts image

This recipe is from Cooking Light and has a wonderful fresh taste and is a slightly new take on an old favorite side dish.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup sliced shallot (about 2 large)
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain well.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add green beans; stir well. Add rind, juice, pepper, and salt; sauté 2 minutes. Spoon onto a platter; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 83.3, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.5

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