Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts
Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts
Serves: 2-4
1 lb (16 ounces) green beans
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 ounce pine nuts
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: grated cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Cut the ends of the beans off and slice them into 1 - 1½ inch pieces. Steam them until they are still slightly crunchy, about 3 minutes.
While the green beans are steaming, sauté garlic in a non-stick or slightly greased skillet on low heat until soft and slightly brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside. In the same skillet turn the heat up to medium and toast pine nuts until slightly brown, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
When green beans are done toss with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Then top with garlic, pine nuts and optional cheese.
Serve immediately.
Dr. Nicole Shortt, ND
Dr Nicole Shortt, BSc, ND is a Naturopathic Physician who is passionate about naturopathic medicine and the choices it gives people in health care.
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