Green Beans with Pepitas

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<h2 class="subheader">The Latin Green Bean Casserole</h2> <p>Frozen, pre-trimmed GOYA® <a href="/en/products/frozen-ingredients/vegetables#cut-green-beans" title="Cut Green Beans">Cut Green Beans</a> make this festive side dish a cinch to prepare. Plus, the toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) contribute a nutty crunch to the tender, sweet beans.</p>

Total Time

20m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:6 Servings

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Ingredients

½ cup

<p><span>shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)</span></p>

1 bag
(16 oz.)

GOYA® Cut Green Beans , thawed and drained

Directions

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Step 1

<p><span>Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 8 minutes. Season with adobo; transfer to plate.</span></p>

Step 2

<p><span>Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add green beans; cook until warmed through and crisp tender, 5-7 minutes.</span></p>

Step 3

<p><span>Stir in lemon juice, sazonador total and reserved pumpkin seeds; season with adobo. Transfer to serving platter.</span></p>
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Toast Pumpkin Seeds in a Flash

In a hurry? You can cut the toasting time of the pumpkin seeds in half and guarantee perfect crispy, crunchy results by cooking them in a microwave. To do, place seeds in microwave-safe bowl and toss with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after every minute. Season the pepitas with adobo and relax!

Tip Icon

Toast Pumpkin Seeds in a Flash

<p>In a hurry? You can cut the toasting time of the pumpkin seeds in half and guarantee perfect crispy, crunchy results by cooking them in a microwave. To do, place seeds in microwave-safe bowl and toss with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after every minute. Season the pepitas with adobo and relax!</p>

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