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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!" — ISBLESSED

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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

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Directions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and pine nuts, and saute until lightly browned.
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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This is a great recipe, quick to make and very classy. I used frozen green beans and sauteed them with the garlic and pine nuts instead of boiling first. I thought they had a great, nutty flavor from the garlic, and my father-in-law kept raving about the pine nuts.

—JULZLYNN

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Jul 19, 2006

I'm not sure why this dish is rated so high, because we found it very blah. One Tbsp olive oil is not enough oil for 1 pound of beans. 1 clove of garlic is not enough garlic and the pine nuts (even though chopped) do not cling to the beans...they just sit in the bottom of the pan. Unfortunately, it is not likely that I will make again.

—kelcampbell

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Dec 30, 2005

These were good, but I thought it needed a little more flavor...I did add a few things. I first sauted a little bacon until the fat was gone with thinly sliced wedges of purple onion, drained the grease. I then added the pine nuts, green beans a little olive oil and a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. This was excellent.

—KADYKEL

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Sep 25, 2003

This is the best green bean recipe I ever used. Everything in it was my husbands favorite...The garlic and the pinenuts. I always keep pinenuts in a sealed container in my freezer, to add to the flavor of many recipes. I seasoned the hot beans in the strainer, before adding them to the garlic and pinenuts. The green beans retained their color and looked lovely besides tasting wonderful. Thank you for a great recipe. Nancy

—Nancy's International Cooking

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Jan 04, 2006

These were awesome, and so simple to make. I used frozen green beans, two garlic cloves and slivered almonds instead of pine nuts. My husband who hates green beans tried them, and said he loved it and wanted me to make them again!!! Thanks for the great recipe

—SHERS54

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Jul 24, 2003

Loved the recipe, a nice fresh twist! Thanks for sharing. If you don't have Pine Nuts, you can use slivered almonds also.

—JONI K.

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May 06, 2008

Frankly, upon first glance, I thought this dish would be bland! But I was sooo wrong! The S&P and fresh garlic flavored the green beans so wonderfully - they were delicious! I used frozen green beans and used slivered toasted almonds because that's what I had on hand, but my, my, my! What a wonderful dish! My husband loved them and so did I! Will be making these again!

—Jennifer

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Nov 20, 2005

I love green beans, and wanted an easy recipe that can be made easily when entertaining. This is very easy and comes out very good. I always make any recipe exactly as written the first time, then I start my experimenting later. I did find that a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese made this dish really shine. I also tried it with bacon bits, but I liked the cheest better.

—DALEPAR

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Nutrition

Calories
114 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
9.3 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
292 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Green Beans for a Special Occasion

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 114
Calories from Fat: 72

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 12 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 292mg 12 %
Potassium 200mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.3g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 4g 8 %
Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.