Green Beans for a Special Occasion Recipe
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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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (70)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 114 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by JULZLYNN   view full review
This is a great recipe, quick to make and very classy. I used frozen green beans and sauteed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by KADYKEL   view full review
These were good, but I thought it needed a little more flavor...I did add a few things. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by Nancy's International Cooking   view full review
This is the best green bean recipe I ever used. Everything in it was my husbands...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2006 by SHERS54   view full review
These were awesome, and so simple to make. I used frozen green beans, two garlic cloves and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JONI K.   view full review
Loved the recipe, a nice fresh twist! Thanks for sharing. If you don't have Pine Nuts, you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by kelcampbell Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm not sure why this dish is rated so high, because we found it very blah. One Tbsp olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by Jennifer   view full review
Frankly, upon first glance, I thought this dish would be bland! But I was sooo wrong! The S&P...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by DALEPAR   view full review
I love green beans, and wanted an easy recipe that can be made easily when entertaining. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by LANWENICK   view full review
Very good, very simple and quick. I found I had to cook the beans for twice as long to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by BRUNOSBETH   view full review
Good simple green bean recipe. Livened them up, and makes a great side dish. Remember to toast...

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