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Green Beans Gremolata

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. For the gremolata, toss the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, parmesan, and pine nuts in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from the heat, add the gremolata and toss well.
  5. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

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

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

% 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%

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