Best 10 Green Beans With Pecans Lemon And Parsley Recipes

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Green beans, with their vibrant color and crisp texture, are a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. When combined with the nutty flavor of pecans, the bright citrus notes of lemon, and the fresh herbiness of parsley, green beans take on a whole new level of flavor and sophistication. This article will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and visually stunning dish of green beans with pecans, lemon, and parsley, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS



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I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining friends and family, which we love to do." Pecans, a splash of orange and maple syrup make this side dish something extra-special! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
BEANS:
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add syrup and salt; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are glossy. Spread on foil to cool., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender; stir in the flour, orange zest and cayenne. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY AND GARLIC



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A sprinkling of herbs or spices will make your favorite vegetables even more delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • In same pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-low. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Return beans to pot. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS, LEMON AND PARSLEY



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Make and share this Green Beans With Pecans, Lemon and Parsley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
5 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
4 teaspoons minced lemon zest (yellow part only)
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain and pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Melt butter in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; sauté until nuts are crisp and butter is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add beans; toss to heat through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in lemon zest; cook 1 minute.
  • Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.2

GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS, LEMON AND PARSLEY



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Provided by Michael McLaughlin

Categories     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Lemon     Pecan     Green Bean     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
5 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons minced lemon peel (yellow part only)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain and pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; sauté until nuts are crisp and butter is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add beans; toss to heat through, about 5 minutes. Mix in lemon peel; cook 1 minute. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC, LEMON, AND PARSLEY



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Easter     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Green Bean     Spring     Summer     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
  • Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add beans; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter.

GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND PARSLEY



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The hazelnuts add both flavor and crunch to this classic side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add green beans, trimmed; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, until green beans are crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in hazelnuts, parsley, and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH PARSLEY



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Baby green beans tossed in olive oil and parsley. We always have parsley growing in our garden and we love beans.You can steam the beans in the microwave if you prefer. You can use butter in place of the olive oil if your not keen on the oil

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

200 g green beans
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Top an tail the beans if required. If you use baby beans then this step can be omitted.
  • Cook beans in boiling salted water, until cooked to your liking.
  • Strain and toss with olive oil and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1

LEMON & PARSLEY BUTTER BEANS



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Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , sliced
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 x 400g/14oz cans butter beans , rinsed and drained
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 large or 2 small bunches parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook for 10-15 mins until soft. Add the garlic for the final min, then stir in the beans to heat through. Add the lemon zest and juice. Stir in the parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans and drain them. Put them into a saucepan with water to cover and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. The beans must remain a trifle firm or al dente.
  • Drain the beans and return them to a hot saucepan. Add the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice, parsley and pepper. Toss and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 90, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time and effort, purchase pre-trimmed green beans. However, if you are using fresh green beans, be sure to trim them properly by removing the ends and any tough strings.
  • If you don't have pecans on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice and salt to your taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • This dish is best served warm, but it can also be served at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Green beans with pecans, lemon, and parsley is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its bright flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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