Green Beans With Artichokes And Capers

Fast And Easy

For many people, being depicted as fast and easy presents an unwelcome connotation.
Not for me, I love the description. Is 10 minutes too fast for you?
I’m talking about cooking dinner people! Geez!

Like a respectable lady, I know how to make it fast and super easy, when it comes to whipping up a side dish. Especially for Thanksgiving, this stove-top-only side dish is quite perfect. It only takes 10 minutes, including the measuring, chopping and cooking.

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Green Beans With Artichokes And Capers

Work Time

3 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This recipe keeps the oven free for the rest of dinner, and can be made in a matter of minutes, especially with the pre-trimmed green beans available at the store!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Green Beans Artichokes Capers

Yield: 6 servings

Calories: 64 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil plus more for serving
• 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen artichokes thawed
• 1 pkh (1 lb) trimmed haricots verts green beans
• 2 cloves garlic sliced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1 to 2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add artichokes and cook, without turning, until golden brown on one side, about 4 min. Add beans, garlic and salt on top of artichokes, reduce heat to medium high and cover pan with lid or foil. Steam 3 to 5 min, then gently toss everything together with zest and capers.
2. Drizzle with lemon juice and extra olive oil to taste before serving.

Recipe Notes

Have all ingredients "in a row" and this side is table-ready in less than ten minutes.  Perfect for a big, busy meal.

 

Nutrition Facts

Green Beans With Artichokes And Capers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Sodium 467mg 19%

Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 0.2%

Iron 0.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe by Tara Bench
Originally published in
Ladies’ Home Journal Nov 2012
Photography Seth Smoot
Food Styling Sara Neumeier
Prop Styling Michelle Wong