Green beans with feta cream and basil


Green beans with feta cream and basil
This quick recipe combines feta, basil and lemon cream with green beans cooked separately.
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Last modified on: August 11th 2024
For 8 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 4 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil
The feta-basil cream


In a high-sided bowl, pour 2 handfuls Basil, 1 13 cup feta, 4 tablespoons lemon juice and 8 tablespoons olive oil.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil
Blend to obtain a thick cream.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 5 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil

Stage 4 - 10 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil
Cut into small 6 cups cooked green beans pieces.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt cup + 3 tablespoons butter, then add the minced shallot, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute without browning.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil
Add the green beans and mix well.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Green beans with feta cream and basil
Add the feta-basil cream and mix well again.

Leave on a medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes, until warmed through.

Stage 8
Green beans with feta cream and basil
Your green beans with feta and basil cream are ready.
Remarks
The feta and basil cream can be made the day before, as can the green beans.

In step 2, you can adjust the texture of the feta-basil cream to your taste, by increasing or decreasing the weight of olive oil.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe90 RDI=30 %110 RDI=10 %220 RDI=30 %2,760 RDI=140 %11,550 RDI: 140 %
Per 100 g4 RDI=2 %5 RDI=1 %10 RDI=2 %140 RDI=7 %590 RDI: 7 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %10 RDI=1 %30 RDI=4 %340 RDI=20 %1,440 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 people : 9.80 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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