Green Beans With Cilantro Sauce Recipe

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Green Beans With Cilantro Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • we prefer the mild flavor of regular olive oil in this sauce compared to the stronger flavor of extra-virgin olive oil. don''tsp worry about patting the beans dry with towels before tossing them with the sauce; any water that clings to the beans helps to thin out the sauce. this sauce is also good served with crudites or alongside grilled or roasted meat, chicken, or fish.
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems , tough stem ends trimmed (about 2 bunches)

Directions:

  1. 1. Toast the walnuts in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes; set aside. Add the garlic to the empty skillet and toast over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant and the color of the cloves deepens slightly, about 7 minutes. Let the garlic cool slightly, then peel and chop.
  2. 2. Process the walnuts, garlic, cilantro, oil, lemon juice, scallion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a food processor, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, until smooth, about 1 minute. Add more salt and pepper to taste. (The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)
  3. 3. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the green beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the beans, transfer to the ice water, and let sit until chilled, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4. Drain the beans well, transfer to a serving bowl, and toss with the cilantro sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. (The dressed beans can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 185.38 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.31g 25%
Sodium 7.65mg 0%
Potassium 274.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.91g 3%
Sugars 3.57g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.77g 15%
Protein 3.3g 7%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 26%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 47.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.19 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.89g 25%
Sodium 5.58mg 0%
Potassium 199.86mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.5g 3%
Sugars 2.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 15%
Protein 2.41g 7%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 26%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 34.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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