Green Beans Gremolata

Name: Green Beans Gremolata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound French string beans; 2 tablespoons garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
131 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian

Green Beans Gremolata

Yvette Baldwin

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Super easy and so savory. A must-try side dish!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound French string beans
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley minced
3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted (optional)
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately put them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their bright green color.
For the gremolata, toss the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl and set aside.
When ready to serve, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Drain the beans and pat them dry. Add the beans to the pan and sauté, turning frequently, for 2 minutes, until coated with olive oil and heated through.
Remove from the heat, add the gremolata and toss well.
Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

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Notes

These green beans are stored well as long as you blanch them. This makes them an ideal make-ahead dish for a gathering or meal prep.
Make-Ahead: Blanch the beans and store them in the refrigerator until you can toss them with the gremolata.
Refrigerator: Cooked green beans will last 3-5 days in the fridge. Store them in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze cooked green beans for up to 3 months in the freezer.
When cleaning the green beans, cut off the end and pull the string center filament towards you. Those can be hard for the little ones to eat.
As soon as the beans are cooled off, remove them from the ice bath and dry them well. Store layers of beans between paper towels and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Don't use the bitter white part of the lemon when zesting. It can ruin the taste of the dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 9.3mg (10%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	131kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	62mg	3%
Potassium	46mg	1%
Vitamin A	280IU	6%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	10%
Calcium	51mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	3%