Green beans, with their vibrant color and delicate flavor, are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in various ways. One particularly satisfying recipe is green beans with toasted hazelnuts, a dish that combines the earthy flavors of green beans with the nutty richness of toasted hazelnuts. The addition of toasted hazelnuts not only adds a delightful textural contrast but also brings a depth of flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the green beans. This dish is a perfect side dish for a variety of main courses, or it can be enjoyed as a light and flavorful main course when paired with a hearty grain or protein.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
ZESTY GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
Blanching keeps these green beans bright and snappy. Topped with a zesty vinaigrette, this is a simple side dish that's both healthy and delicious.
Provided by Amanda Haas
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Green beans: Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water (as "salty as seawater") to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. When the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook until just crisp-tender and bright green, 3-4 minutes. Use the strainer to immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Set aside while you make the vinaigrette. (Note: Green beans can be blanched 1 day ahead. After cooling, drain, wrap in a clean dish towel, and store in the refrigerator.)
- Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, stir the honey and vinegar together with a small rubber spatula. Add the hazelnut oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly, until all the ingredients are combined. Season with salt and pepper, whisking as you go and tasting between additions.
- Assemble: Line a bowl with paper towels. Transfer the cooled green beans from the ice bath into the bowl; pat them dry and remove paper towels. Spoon half of the vinaigrette over the green beans and use your hands to mix well; taste, then add more vinaigrette as needed. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish: Stack the basil leaves, then roll the stack like a cigar. Finely slice crosswise to create thin ribbons of basil. (This is called a "chiffonade.") Top the green beans with the basil, followed by the hazelnuts; finish by zesting the lemon directly over the green beans. Serve immediately.
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON
The hazelnuts and lemon zest add a wonderful light touch. It's a favorite!
Provided by Christina
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GARLIC ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND HAZELNUTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss together green beans, shallots, garlic, oil and salt and pepper in a medium roasting pan. Roast in the oven until the beans are cooked through and light golden brown. Remove from the oven and stir in the lemon zest and hazelnuts. Transfer to a platter and serve.
ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND HAZELNUTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the green beans in a large baking dish with the oil and shallots and season with salt and pepper. Roast until just cooked through and golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes. Combine the hazelnuts, zest, and parsley in a small bowl. Transfer green beans to a platter and sprinkle with the hazelnut mixture.
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS
The hazelnuts add a wonderful flavor and crunch to this green-vegetable dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. In a small skillet, toast hazelnuts over medium heat until golden brown, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes; drain. Return to pan; toss with butter and half the hazelnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.
GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
Make and share this Green Beans With Toasted Hazelnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place hazelnuts in small nonstick skillet.
- Stir over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain. (Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let beans stand in colander.).
- Melt butter in same pot over medium-high heat.
- Add beans and vinegar; toss to coat and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with hazelnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 74.3, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 4.4
FRENCH BEANS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUTS
If you can't find haricots verts (those long, skinny French green beans), use green string beans and julienne them lengthwise. It's worth the effort. This recipe depends on high quality fresh beans for it's flavor. Prep time does not include julienning. From Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blanch the green beans for 5 minutes in boiling, salted water; shock in a colander under cold water; drain.
- Saute the hazelnuts in butter until warmed; add green beans and heat through; season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 14.8, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 7.6
BROCCOLI & GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED HAZELNUT BUTTER
A versatile side dish of quick cooked greens with earthy nut butter
Provided by James Martin
Categories Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the beans and simmer for 1 min, add the broccoli and then cook for 3 mins more until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan and gently toast the hazelnuts until golden brown. Add the butter, let it melt and foam for just a few mins, but don't let it burn, then season well. Tip the drained vegetables into the frying pan and toss in the butter until everything is coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND PARSLEY
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
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 TOASTED HAZELNUT-LEMON BUTTER
Prepare the Toasted Hazelnut-Lemon Butter up to a week ahead and refrigerate, or up to three weeks in advance and freeze. Prepare extra butter to serve with bread or baked potatoes.
Provided by figaro8895
Categories Vegetable
Time 6m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine butter, toasted hazelnuts, lemon rind, and 1/2 t salt in a small bowl; stir with a fork until well blended.
- Bring 8 c water and remaining 1 3/4 t salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add green beans; cook 3 minutes. Drain. Return panto medium heat. Add beans and butter mixture; cook 3 minutes or until the butter mixture melts. Toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 905.7, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.7
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUT BUTTER
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Hazelnut Shallot Boil Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add hazelnuts and stir until combined well.
- Cook beans in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain beans in a colander, then return hot beans to pot and toss with hazelnut butter.
GREEN BEANS, ROASTED WITH GARLIC, SHALLOTS AND PINE OR HAZELNUTS
A lovely recipe found in Fine Cooking. I made it twice, the second time I did not have the hazelnuts and substituted dry roasted pine nuts and it was just as good.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Slice the shallots length-wise into ¼ inch slices.
- Put shallots, green beans and garlic in a large bowl, toss with the olive oil and the salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a 10x15 glass or ceramic dish and roast until the vegetables are tender and very lightly browned, stirring once, 18 to 20 minutes.
- In the meantime combine the parsley, nuts and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Mix with the roasted vegetables and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 593.9, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 4.1
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON
Make and share this Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LikeItLoveIt
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3-8 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and place in a large bowl.
- 2 Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper.
- Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered.
- Reheat beans.
GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON
Categories Bean Citrus Nut Side Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a kettle of boiling salted water cook beans until just tender, 3 to 8 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and in a large bowl toss while still hot with oil, zest, nuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Beans may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when you bend them.
- Trim the beans properly: Cut off the ends of the beans, but leave the bean tips intact. This will help the beans retain their flavor and color during cooking.
- Blanch the beans briefly: This will help them retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Toast the hazelnuts until fragrant: This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a flavorful vinaigrette dressing: The dressing should complement the beans and hazelnuts, without overpowering them.
- Serve the beans warm or at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Green beans with toasted hazelnuts is a simple, yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beans are crisp and tender, the hazelnuts are crunchy and flavorful, and the vinaigrette dressing adds a touch of acidity and brightness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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