Description
Elevate green beans with nutty brown butter and crunchy hazelnut dukkah.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Hazelnut Dukkah: In a food processor, combine the toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Pulse until coarsely ground. Set aside.
- Cook the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
- Brown the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a nutty brown color and has a fragrant aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Combine: Add the cooked green beans to the skillet with the browned butter and garlic. Toss to coat.
- Season: Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Sprinkle generously with the hazelnut dukkah.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dukkah can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 cal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: green beans, brown butter, hazelnut, dukkah, side dish, vegetable
