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Warm Green Bean Salad
Warm Green Bean Salad
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Elevate your side dish game with this elegant Warm Green Bean Salad. Crisp-tender green beans are tossed with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil for a simple yet sophisticated dish that pairs beautifully with almost any main course. The combination of nutty pine nuts, aromatic garlic, and bright basil creates a perfect balance of flavors that makes these humble green beans absolutely irresistible. Ready in just minutes, this versatile salad works equally well for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Ingredients
1 ½ pounds slender green beans, trimmed
2 T olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts, about 1 ½ ounces
2 cloves garlic, minced
18 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
Directions
Cook beans about 5 minutes until crisp tender.
Drain.
Put in ice water to cool.
Drain well.
Pat dry.
(Can be made a day ahead.
Wrap beans in paper towels and refrigerate.)
Heat oil over medium-low heat.
Add pine nuts and saute until light brown, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic and stir 1 minute.
Add beans and saute until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in basil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Servings\Yield
Serves 4-6 as a side dish
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 4 servings) - Calories: 140; Total Fat: 11g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Total Carbohydrates: 9g (Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: green beans, pine nuts, basil, side dish
🗂️ Categories: 🌽 Sides, 😎 Uncle Dave's, 🍅 Veggies
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Warm Green Bean Salad was added on April 10, 2025 and last updated on August 03, 2025.
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