GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS

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"Just a few ingredients make this brightly colored side come together. It has a great balance of flavors. Lemon and pine nuts-what a match!" Cittie - TasteofHome.com Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over beans; sprinkle with pine nuts. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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