Lemon Green Beans with Feta and Fried Pecans

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Lemon Green Beans with Feta and Fried Pecans

Add pecans to lemon green beans along with some feta for a simple, crowd-pleasing side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 195kcal

Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

2 large cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pecans very roughly chopped
7 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound green beans trimmed and washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
black pepper to taste
1/2 cup feta
lemon wedges to garnish
lemon zest to garnish

Instructions

Use the side of a chef's knife to crush the garlic. Mince it finely, then crush it again with the side of the knife. (If you have a mortar and pestle, you could use that.) Place the garlic in a small bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mash it together with a fork. Add 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and set aside.
In a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the pecans. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they are nutty and fragrant. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, sprinkle with a little salt, and set aside.
In a large pot, add about 7 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the green beans, cover, and set a timer for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans into a colander and rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a large skillet. When it is hot, add the rinsed green beans. Saute for 5-6 minutes, or until the green beans reach the crisp-tender level that you want.
Remove from heat and add the lemon-garlic mixture. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss in the pecans and the 1/2 cup feta. Serve with extra lemon wedges and lemon zest to garnish.

Nutrition

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