OREGANO GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS

Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts image

This super easy side dish is a wonderful picnic or potluck recipe. It's a beautiful, surprising mix that leaves guests and family raving. You can substitute any kind of nut for the pine nuts or even replace them with fresh berries. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh thin french-style green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except pine nuts. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove with a slotted spoon. Top with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges