Green beans with pine nuts
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add beans and 1 tablespoon of salt, cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the water and place the beans into ice water to cool. Drain again and set aside. In a medium skillet, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the onion turns brown, about 15 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then chop. Meanwhile, roast the nuts in the oven until they darken, for 5 to 7 minutes. Chop the nuts. In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the beans, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Sauté, stirring, until the beans are heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and nuts, cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving dish and serve. The finished dish is ready to be served.