broccolini green beans and roasted macadamias drenched in brown butter

The Perfect Side: Seasonal produce and simple ingredients

Australian Macadamia Society

It is the beginning of winter, the Australian winter, and don't we all love something new to go along with our favourite roast. You are probably thinking beef, lamb or pork but our vegetarian, macadamia-loving readers will find plenty of great dishes here in our recipes section. 

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Broccolini and Beans with Brown Butter and Roasted Macadamias

Broccolini and Beans with Brown Butter and Roasted Macadamias

Australian Macadamia Society

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Modern Australian

Category

side dish

The perfect side for any main, this recipe celebrates seasonal produce prepared with popular ingredients. These greens are a healthy midweek dish, pair with everything: fish or chicken or best of all your favourite roast.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Add the beans and broccolini to salted boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes.

  2. Warm the macadamia oil in a large frypan over medium heat.

  3. Once the butter is foaming and slightly brown, add the macadamias, garlic and shallots
  4. Sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add the blanched beans and broccolini to the frypan.
  6. Add the lemon juice and toss to combine.
  7. Season well with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish.
  8. Using a microplane, garnish the greens with finely grated macadamias. Serve warm.
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