Green Beans with Balsamic Date Reduction, Feta and Pine Nuts

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
2%
Green Beans with Balsamic Date Reduction, Feta and Pine Nuts
30 min.
8
112kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will impress your guests and elevate any meal? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Green Beans with Balsamic Date Reduction, Feta, and Pine Nuts! This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition.

In just 30 minutes, you can create a stunning side that features the crispness of young green beans, complemented by a rich and tangy balsamic date reduction. The sweetness of the dates perfectly balances the acidity of the balsamic vinegar, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts, this dish adds a delightful creaminess and crunch that makes it truly irresistible.

With only 112 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that can serve up to 8 people, making it perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats or as part of a vegetarian feast, these green beans are sure to become a favorite on your table. So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup dates pitted
  • 0.3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup sunflower seeds toasted (or sub sunflower seeds)
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

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  3. Green Beans with Balsamic Date Reduction, Feta and Pine Nuts
  4. Ingredients1 lb young, thin green beans (if using larger beans, see note at the end of the recipe)3/4 cup warm water1/2 cup pitted dates1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup toasted pinenuts (or sub toasted sunflower seeds)2 tbsp olive oil
  5. Salt and pepper
  6. You will also need
  7. Small saucepan, large nonstick skillet, blender
  8. Total Time: 30 Minutes
  9. Servings: 8-10 side servings
  10. Kosher Key: Dairy

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein7.21%
Fat55.39%
Carbs37.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.63
Glycemic Load
4.72
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.6978260839115%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.89kcal
5.59%
Fat:7.03g
10.82%
Saturated Fat:1.5g
9.4%
Carbohydrates:10.68g
3.56%
Net Carbohydrates:9.59g
3.49%
Sugar:8.32g
9.24%
Cholesterol:5.56mg
1.85%
Sodium:270.45mg
11.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.06g
4.12%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.28%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.44%
Phosphorus:57.42mg
5.74%
Magnesium:20.89mg
5.22%
Copper:0.1mg
5.21%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.09%
Selenium:3.43µg
4.9%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.9%
Fiber:1.1g
4.38%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.33%
Calcium:42.79mg
4.28%
Folate:13.25µg
3.31%
Potassium:109.08mg
3.12%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.88%
Iron:0.49mg
2.72%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.64%
Vitamin K:2.47µg
2.35%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.62%