Green Beans Gremolata
Takes simply steamed green beans to a whole new level with a fresh parsley, lemon and garlic gremolata. Toasted almonds on the top are the delicious finishing touch!
Servings 4
Calories 61kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp almonds sliced, toasted
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam the green beans, covered, until crisp tender. About 5-7 minutes.
- Place the green beans in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, parsley, lemon juice and zest and garlic. Taste and add salt and pepper.
- Place the green beans on a platter or in a serving bowl and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
Video
Notes
Zest the lemon before juicing!
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Watch them carefully, the go from perfect to burnt in a flash.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 943IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg