Broccolini and beans with brown butter and roasted macadamias
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Broccolini and beans with brown butter and roasted macadamias

The perfect side accompaniment to any main, this recipe celebrates seasonal produce with simple ingredients. For a healthy midweek meal, pair with pan-seared fish or chicken or use as an addition to your favourite roasted meat.
3 from 2 votes
Servings 4
Course Side Dish
Perfect for Entertaining, Quick and Easy
Skill level Easy

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g green beans trimmed
  • 250 g broccolini sliced in half
  • 50 g butter unsalted
  • 65 g macadamias approx 1/2 cup roasted and roughly chopped. Plus extra for serving
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 French shallots peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice 
  • Salt and pepper to season

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and season with salt. Add the beans and broccolini and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Melt the butter in a large frypan over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is foaming and slightly brown, add the macadamias, garlic and shallots
  • Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the blanched beans and broccolini to the frypan.
  • Add the lemon juice and toss to combine.
  • Season well with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. 
  • Using a microplane, garnish the greens with finely grated macadamias. Serve warm. 

Notes

  • You can substitute beans and broccolini for any seasonal green vegetables.
  • For a dairy free and/or vegan alternative, replace the butter with macadamia oil or extra virgin olive oil.
  • If French shallots aren’t available, simply leave out, or substitute with red onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1761IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg

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