Sunchowder's Notes:
Expand1 1/4 pound Fresh Green Beans Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Medium Tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Medium Sweet Onion Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Pine Nuts Ask a question about this ingredient
3 ounces Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/4 ounce Fresh Minced Garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Canola Oil or Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Basil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch Kosher Salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch Fresh Ground Pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Wash and top and tail green beans.
Ask a question about this stepSlice onion into 1/4 pieces.
Ask a question about this stepChop tomatoes into 1/4 pieces.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium saute pan, melt the 2 oz of butter and add in the pine nuts and minced garlic. Saute until the pine nuts turn a soft golden brown. Remove from the pan and place the nuts and garlic in a working bowl on your counter.
Ask a question about this stepUsing the same pan with leftover butter, add either your canola oil or your olive oil, stir in the onion and cook until translucent.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the fresh green beans, tomatoes and lemon zest and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the beans are just tender. Add in your pine nuts and garlic and stir to combine.
Ask a question about this stepAdd salt, pepper and fresh basil.
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