Green Beans with Browned Butter and Pine Nuts
By franny-2
Ingredients
- 1 to 11 ⁄2 lbs (500 to 750 g) green beans
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) pine nuts
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) water
- 1 ⁄4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- Several grindings of black pepper
- 1 small lemon
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
1. Cut off stem end of bean leaving thin point intact. Diagonally slice into pieces about an inch (2.5 cm) long.
2. Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until hot. Meanwhile crush garlic clove with the side of a chef’s knife; do not mince. Add to butter. Cook until garlic is browned and butter is bubbly and browning.
3. Add pine nuts; stir frequently for 30 seconds. Add water and beans. Cover and stir occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes or until hot, tender and most of water is evaporated. Toss with salt and pepper. Remove and discard garlic clove.
4. Turn into a warmed serving dish. Using a zesting tool or rasp, scatter lemon zest over top of beans. Serve right away.
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