Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans with Pecans

Sauteed garlic parmesan green beans with pecans on a serving dish.

Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans with Pecans

These Garlic Parmesan Pecan Green Beans are ideal for a holiday dinner. Cooked on the stove-top, part of this easy recipe can be prepared ahead of time.

Course Vegetable Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Blanching 5

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 160kcal

Author Elaine

Equipment

12 inch skillet
microplane

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, stems trimmed
⅓ cup pecans, chopped
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Wash the beans in cool water and drain in a colander. Snap off the stem end and either leave whole or cut into desired lengths.
Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. While the water is heating, set up a large bowl of ice water. Add the beans to the boiling water and blanch for 4 - 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
Remove from the water and transfer to the ice bath. Let sit in the ice water for 4-5 minutes or until completely cool. Remove and drain in the colander. Alternatively, you can steam the beans just until crisp tender then transfer to the ice bath, cool and drain.
Pat dry on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and chill in the refrigerator if not using right away.
Otherwise, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic lightly, add the beans and stir until almost tender. Add the pecans and stir to allow them to become lightly toasted. Just before removing the bean from the skillet, add the parmesan cheese and optional chili flakes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with lemon zest. Serve right away.

Notes

Instructions for making ahead of time.

You can make most of this recipe ahead of time. Blanch the beans, as described above, then store them in the fridge. You can prepare the other ingredients ahead, as well.
Grate the Parmesan, chop the pecans, grate the lemon zest and mince the garlic. Then just before serving, you can quickly stir fry the ingredients in a skillet, garnish with lemon zest and serve piping hot!

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