Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

Side Dishes

This super easy side dish is a wonderful picnic or potluck recipe. It’s a beautiful, surprising mix that leaves guests and family raving. You can substitute any kind of nut for the pine nuts or even replace them with fresh berries.

Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh thin french-style green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except pine nuts. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove with a slotted spoon. Top with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 94 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.