Description
Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon Zest -an easy, delicious, vegan, gluten-free side dish that can be made in 15 minutes flat!
Ingredients
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- 2 shallots, sliced into thin rings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil ( or sub part butter)
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 cup broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- cracked pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted crushed hazelnuts
- zest of one lemon
- 1–2 teaspoons truffle oil (optional but amazing)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a 10-12 inch saute pan over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and saute 4-5 minutes, until golden and fragrant, stirring often, careful to not burn.
- Add green beans, stock and salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover with lid or foil, for 7-8 minutes to steam.
- Remove lid, bring the liquid to a boil and reduce just a little. Mix beans and top with lemon zest, hazelnuts and a drizzle of optional truffle oil.
- Taste, adding more salt if needed! Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 239.6 mg
- Fat: 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg