Lemon Green Beans with Feta and Fried Pecans

Name: Lemon Green Beans with Feta and Fried Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 large cloves garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup pecans; 7 cups water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 pound green beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; black pepper; 1/2 cup feta; Lemon wedges; lemon zest

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
195 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Lemon Green Beans with Feta and Fried Pecans

Whitney Jenkins

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Add pecans to lemon green beans along with some feta for a simple, crowd-pleasing side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 large cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pecans very roughly chopped
7 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound green beans trimmed and washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
black pepper to taste
1/2 cup feta
Lemon wedges to garnish
lemon zest to garnish

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Instructions

Use the side of a chef's knife to crush the garlic. Mince it finely, then crush it again with the side of the knife. (If you have a mortar and pestle, you could use that.) Place the garlic in a small bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mash it together with a fork. Add 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and set aside.
In a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the pecans. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they are nutty and fragrant. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, sprinkle with a little salt, and set aside.
In a large pot, add about 7 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the green beans, cover, and set a timer for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans into a colander and rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large skillet. When it is hot, add the rinsed green beans. Saute for 5-6 minutes, or until the green beans reach the crisp-tender level that you want.
Remove from heat and add the lemon-garlic mixture. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss in the pecans and the 1/2 cup feta. Serve with extra lemon wedges and lemon zest to garnish.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Potassium 214mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 638IU (13%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	195kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	16mg	5%
Potassium	214mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	638IU	13%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	107mg	11%
Iron	1mg	6%