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Italian String Beans
Italian String Beans reads herbaceous 7.1, richness 5.0 and salinity 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian side, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 7.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Herbaceous 7.1 · Richness 5.0 · Salinity 3.4 · Floral 2.5 · Umami 2.3 · Citrus 1.9 · Sweetness 1.6 · Earthy 1.4 · Allium 1.3 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.2 · Fruity 0.8 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 1 package frozen green beans
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1/3 c. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 c. fresh basil, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 30.8 kcal, 1.8 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 6.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- Steam beans in salted water, according to package directions. Cook until they are crisp and very green, do not overcook. When beans are about 3 minutes from being done, braise onions, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a small frying pan with olive oil.
- Drain beans and put into covered dish.
- Immediately pour the onion mix over the beans.
- Stir.
- Cover and let stand for 3 minutes, then serve.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.