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Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts

Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds French green beans trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add green beans, salt, and pepper. Sauté in batches until beans are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Return all beans to skillet; toss with garlic powder and onion powder. Remove from heat.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pine nuts; cook, swirling pan occasionally, until nuts are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Pour nut mixture over sautéed beans; add lemon zest and oregano, tossing well to coat.