Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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296 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 296 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Sodium 120mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Protein 23g | |
Calcium 56mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Plain steamed green beans are nice, but when you can dress them up as quickly and easily as this, why not? After a quick saute with garlic and olive oil, they're tossed with toasted pecans and a drizzle of date syrup, (also known as date honey, or silan). The result is more savory than sweet, and totally delectable.
Make It A Meal: Date syrup may be a traditional Middle Eastern ingredient, but these beans go well with a variety of cuisines. Try them as a complement to Indian-Spiced Salmon and Turmeric Rice with Golden Raisins. Or, for a totally vegan meal, serve alongside Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine with Couscous, then finish with Pomegranate Granita.Â
Ingredient Tip: Date syrup is available in Middle Eastern markets, specialty stores, and many supermarkets with well-stocked international or kosher sections. Some brands cut their syrup with water and additional sweeteners, such as glucose. For the best flavor and quality, try to find a syrup that contains 100% dates, such as the organic offerings from Date Lady or Lior. They're a bit more expensive, but well worth it, both in terms of flavor and nutrition.Â
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons date syrup (aka silan or date honey), plus extra for drizzling
- Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Steps to Make It
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add the green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Drain and set aside.
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In a chef's pan or large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.
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Add the green beans and pecans and sauté to coat with the oil.
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Drizzle with the date syrup, toss together quickly, and remove from the heat.Â
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Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.
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Drizzle with additional date syrup if desired.
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Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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