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Green Beans with Thyme, Shallots, and Pistachios

Green Beans with Thyme, Shallots, and Pistachios

This Green Beans with Thyme, Shallots, and Pistachios dish is a simple, flavorful side that celebrates fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 133 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large saute pan
  • rolling pin
  • quart-sized freezer ziplock bag

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds green beans trimmed and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium shallots diced (about ½ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian Parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves see headnote above
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios chopped or crushed
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Trim the green beans of the ends and rinse off. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and place in a serving bowl.
  • While the green beans are cooking, prep the other ingredients. To break up pistachios, place them in a quart-sized freezer ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • Place the butter, shallots, parsley, thyme, and pistachios in a large saute pan. Cook over medium heat until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour the content of the saute pan over the green beans and toss to mix. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Deborah Madison’s Vegetable Literacy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 133kcal
Keyword green beans, pistachios, shallots, side dish, thyme, vegetarian
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