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Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

1 review
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 21, 2022

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. —Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida

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Test Kitchen tips
  • Look for green beans labeled as haricots verts. They are thinner and more tender than regular green beans.
  • If you substitute regular green beans, increase the cook time by 30-60 minutes.
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    Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

    1 review
    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 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
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    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.

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