Green Beans for a Special Occasion

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"This green bean dish can be served for a special occasion or for everyday just to tell your loved ones they are special. So simple!"
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and pine nuts, and saute until lightly browned.
  2. Place the green beans in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and toss with the garlic and pine nuts to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by JULZLYNN 
This is a great recipe, quick to make and very classy. I used frozen green beans and sauteed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2006 by SHERS54 
These were awesome, and so simple to make. I used frozen green beans, two garlic cloves and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by KADYKEL 
These were good, but I thought it needed a little more flavor...I did add a few things. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by Nancy's International Cooking 
This is the best green bean recipe I ever used. Everything in it was my husbands... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JONI K. 
Loved the recipe, a nice fresh twist! Thanks for sharing. If you don't have Pine Nuts, you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by kelcampbell 
I'm not sure why this dish is rated so high, because we found it very blah. One Tbsp olive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by DALEPAR 
I love green beans, and wanted an easy recipe that can be made easily when entertaining. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by LANWENICK 
Very good, very simple and quick. I found I had to cook the beans for twice as long to get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by CMDKQB 
Pretty, good. I think maybe needed more garlic and I followed the cooking time and my beans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JACKANDPICKLES 
This was a nice side dish...quick and easy and a great way to enjoy fresh green beans, even... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Green Beans for a Special Occasion

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 114

  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 292mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 4g

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