Toasted Pine Nut Green Beans make the BEST accompaniment for any weeknight meal! Green beans are steamed, then topped with a mixture of golden brown, toasted pine nuts and a diced, sauteed shallot. The green beans and their topping are drizzled with olive oil for the finishing touch. Simple and exceedingly quick to make for a weeknight meal, this vegan side dish is sure to become a dinnertime favorite of vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Instructions
In a steamer basket, steam the green beans until crisp tender. When the green beans reach the desired consistency, remove from the heat, and set aside.
While the green beans steam, toast the whole pine nuts in a skillet. Place the skillet over medium-high heat, and continually move the pine nuts around the pan using a wooden spoon. When all the pine nuts are golden brown, remove them from the skillet.
Pour one teaspoon of olive oil into the already warm skillet, and cook the shallot until softened, then remove from the heat and mix into the pine nuts.
Serve the green beans on a large plate, and top with the pine nut and shallot mixture.
Drizzle with the additional olive oil before serving, and enjoy!