My Italian Style Green Beans

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
My Italian Style Green Beans - A flavorful side dish with a touch of Italy
in Vegetarianide

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 slices bacon , chopped
1/2 garlic clove , minced
1/4 small onion , thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon roasted red pepper , chopped
1 can green beans , french style
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
135
Sugar
1g
Fat
12g
My Italian Style Green Beans are a simple and flavorful side dish that will transport your taste buds to Italy. This recipe combines classic Italian flavors like garlic, roasted red pepper, and pine nuts with French-style green beans. Aside from being delicious, green beans are packed with nutrients that are essential for good health. This side dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2.Add chopped bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
3.Add minced garlic, thinly sliced onion, and pine nuts, and cook until onion is translucent.
4.Add chopped roasted red pepper and can of French-style green beans to the skillet.
5.Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6.Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.

PROS

My Italian Style Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish that’s packed with flavor.

The combination of crispy bacon, pine nuts, and roasted red pepper create a perfect balance of savory and sweet.

It’s a great way to add some variety to your vegetable side dishes.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium and fat due to the bacon.

If you are on a low sodium or low fat diet, you may want to adjust the recipe accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They are known to promote digestive health, help regulate blood sugar levels, and boost the immune system.
Pine nuts are packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants that can help lower LDL cholesterol levels.

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