Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon Recipe
Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon Zest - an easy, delicious, vegan, gluten-free side dish that can be made in 15 minutes flat!
How to Make the Best Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon
These green beans with hazelnuts and lemon are the perfect side dish for any occasion, from a quick weeknight dinner to a festive holiday spread. The combination of crispy shallots, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, and bright lemon zest transforms simple green beans into something truly special.
What makes this recipe so wonderful is its simplicity—you can have it on the table in just 15 minutes. The beans are quickly steamed in broth, which keeps them tender-crisp and infuses them with savory flavor. A drizzle of truffle oil at the end takes this dish from delicious to absolutely irresistible.
This vegan and gluten-free side dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or a hearty holiday roast. It’s proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring—sometimes the simplest ingredients create the most memorable dishes.
Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon
Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon Zest - an easy, delicious, vegan, gluten-free side dish that can be made in 15 minutes flat!
Ingredients
Green Beans
Toppings
Instructions
Cooking the Green Beans
- Heat oil in a 10-12 inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and sauté 4-5 minutes, until golden and fragrant, stirring often, careful to not burn.
- Add green beans, stock, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover with lid or foil, for 7-8 minutes to steam.
- Remove lid, bring the liquid to a boil and reduce just a little. Mix beans and top with lemon zest, hazelnuts and a drizzle of optional truffle oil.
- Taste, adding more salt if needed! Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh green beans rather than frozen.
- Toast hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- The truffle oil is optional but adds an incredible depth of flavor.
