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Green Bean Sauté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Green Bean Sauté featuring tender green beans cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, and garlic, topped with toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. This quick and easy skillet dish makes a perfect side that combines fresh, savory, and nutty elements in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts or sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the avocado or olive oil to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
  2. Sauté the onion: Add the thinly sliced red onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft, releasing its natural sweetness.
  3. Cook green beans and sun-dried tomatoes: Add the green beans, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped garlic, and sea salt to the skillet. Toss to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Cover the skillet and cook, tossing every few minutes to evenly cook the green beans until they are tender but still retain a slight crunch, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Set aside the green beans: Transfer the cooked green bean mixture to a serving dish and keep warm while you prepare the pine nuts.
  5. Toast the pine nuts: Wipe out the skillet clean and place it over low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them gently, stirring frequently, until they turn just golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful to avoid burning.
  6. Serve: Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the green beans and serve immediately. Enjoy this fresh and nutritious vegetable side!

Notes

  • If pine nuts are unavailable, sliced almonds make a great substitute with a similar texture.
  • Covering the skillet during cooking helps to steam the green beans and tenderize them without losing their crunch.
  • For added flavor, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese can be added before serving.
  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for a richer taste; if using dry-packed, rehydrate them in warm water before chopping.
  • Adjust the salt to taste, especially if your sun-dried tomatoes are salted.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/green-bean-saute-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-pine-nuts-recipe/