Green Beans with Pistachio Aillade

Bright, tender green beans tossed with a chunky pistachio aillade and finished with dollops of ricotta. A vibrant, antioxidant-packed side that brings both elegance and flavor to your holiday table.

Why You'll Love Green Beans with Pistachio Aillade

These green beans with pistachio aillade are bright, nutty, and loaded with texture. The fresh crunch of blanched green beans meets the richness of a citrusy pistachio sauce, while dollops of creamy ricotta bring it all together. It's a show-stealing side that's as nutritious as it is beautiful.

Tips and Tricks

• Blanch green beans just until crisp-tender-don't overcook.
• Letting the shallots sit in lemon juice softens their sharpness and adds flavor depth.
• Pulse pistachios in short bursts to avoid making pistachio butter.

Variations

• Swap ricotta for whipped goat cheese or burrata.
• Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chives or dill for a pop of color.
• Top with crushed pistachios for added crunch.

Substitutions

• pistachios → plain roasted pistachios (unsalted or lightly salted)
• Ricotta → mascarpone, goat cheese, or labneh
• Shallot → red onion, finely diced

Best Served With

• Roast turkey or chicken
• Lamb chops or grilled steak
• Stuffed squash or vegetarian mains

How to Store Leftovers

• Store green beans and sauce separately for best texture.
• Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
• Bring to room temp before serving or gently warm in a skillet.

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Green Beans with Pistachio Aillade

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Bright, tender green beans tossed with a chunky pistachio aillade and finished with dollops of ricotta. A vibrant, antioxidant-packed side that brings both elegance and flavor to your holiday table.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb Green beans Ends trimmed
• 20 oz Salt and pepper pistachios 2 bags
• 1 Lemon Juiced
• 1 Shallot Finely diced
• 1 cup Olive oil
• 4 oz Ricotta cheese
• Kosher salt To taste
• Flaky salt To finish

Equipment

• Pot
• Mixing Bowls
• Blender
• Knife & cutting board
• Strainer
• Baking Sheet

Method

 

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with kosher salt.
2. Add green beans and blanch for 90 seconds. Transfer to a sheet tray to cool. Season lightly with kosher salt.
3. In a bowl, combine shallots with lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a blender, pulse pistachios with olive oil for 20-30 seconds: just enough to roughly chop, not puree.
5. Transfer pistachio mixture to a bowl. Slowly stir in shallot-lemon mixture to taste. Season with kosher salt as needed.
6. Toss green beans with a few spoonfuls of pistachio aillade to coat.
7. Plate green beans on a platter. Top with dollops of ricotta and finish with flaky salt.

Notes

Storage: best tossed fresh. The pistachio aillade keeps refrigerated, sealed, for up to 1 week; blanched beans keep separately for up to 3 days.

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