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| Green Beans with Leeks and Toasted Pine Nuts Ingredients 1 ea. leeks, trimmed 1 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. pine nuts Directions Bring a medium sized pot of salted water to a boil Meanwhile, slice the leek very thin and soak the slices in a bowl of cold water Allow the dirt to settle before removing the leek with a small strainer without disturbing the dirt Blanch the green beans in the boiling water until very green and just tender with a slight crisp to the bite, for 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer beans to a bowl of ice water to stop their cooking. Do not pour out the boiling water Bring the water back to a boil and cook the leeks for 3 minutes; drain well Heat the butter, oil, and pine nuts together in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat Keep the pan in constant motion to toast the pine nuts about 2 minutes. Stir in green beans and leeks Cook until heated, about 4 minutes Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve immediately How healthy can you get?? Taste of the Tunnels Index |
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