Best 8 Green Beans With Lemon And Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Green Beans with Lemon and Walnuts, a dish that marries the freshness of green beans with the tangy brightness of lemon and the nutty crunch of walnuts. This vibrant side dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, adding a pop of color to any meal.

In this comprehensive guide, we present three enticing variations of this classic recipe. The first recipe, "Green Beans with Lemon and Walnuts," takes you on a culinary journey with a simple yet flavorful combination of green beans, lemon zest and juice, toasted walnuts, and a hint of garlic. The second variation, "Green Beans with Lemon, Walnuts, and Feta," elevates the dish with the addition of creamy feta cheese, creating a harmonious balance of tangy, nutty, and salty flavors. For those seeking a touch of spice, the third recipe, "Green Beans with Lemon, Walnuts, and Chili Flakes," incorporates a subtle heat that adds an extra layer of depth and complexity to the dish.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that you can effortlessly recreate these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a healthy weeknight meal, or simply craving a burst of freshness, our Green Beans with Lemon and Walnuts recipes are sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a delightful culinary adventure!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS



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Super yummy dish that can be prepared in advance, and tossed with hot oil just before the dinner is served. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Tina

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 28.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS, LEMON AND CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup sliced shallots
2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup Diamond of California® shelled walnuts
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine green beans with shallots, oil and lemon zest on heavy large rimmed baking sheet; toss well to combine. Spread beans out into single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast the beans in the oven until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir the beans well and sprinkle with walnuts and cranberries. Continue to roast until beans are almost just tender, about 6 minutes longer. Add the water and lemon juice and continue roasting until the liquid evaporates and the green beans are lightly glazed, about 4 minutes longer. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if desired and serve.

LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME



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These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!

Provided by JasLak

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND WALNUTS



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Modified from the dallasnews.com -- Originally published in The Dallas Morning News on November 22, 1998. Recipe from The Cook's Bible: The Best of American Home Cooking by Christopher Kimball.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Lemon

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb green beans (washed and trimmed)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon (ZEST, freshly grated)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)

Steps:

  • Toast the walnuts in a medium-heat iron skillet, on the stove top, stirring constantly until fragrant ~ be careful they don't burn!
  • Steam beans until barely tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • In a saute pan, heat the butter, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken stock over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the beans and simmer until beans are cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
  • Top beans with the walnuts and serve.
  • Makes 4 servings.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON & WALNUTS



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I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This is my Americanized version and it's always a big hit at our holiday table. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 shallots, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine green beans, shallots and garlic; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH HARISSA AND LEMON RELISH



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Roasting brussels sprouts may be the best and most delicious way to prepare them. Exposed to high heat, they caramelize and become very crispy (even more so when tossed in a sticky and spicy honey-harissa mixture before roasting). Here, they're finished with a slightly bitter and wonderfully tart lemon relish to bring them back from the brink of too much sweetness.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons harissa
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 lemon, rind included, seeds removed, finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley, tender leaves and stems, finely chopped
1/2 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, harissa and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix in with brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and roast, tossing occasionally until sprouts are tender and lightly charred around the edges, about 13 to 18 minutes.
  • While sprouts cook, combine lemon, parsley, shallot and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Top roasted brussels sprouts with lemon relish before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 347 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

LEMON-WALNUT GREEN BEANS



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An easy side dish that is always a hit in my house. I've been told that this is a Southern dish, but my mother claims she used to make this back when she lived in Sweden. Eat and decide.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs small green beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
12 sliced green onions
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, , toasted
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped, crushed fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped, crushed dried rosemary
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beans with salt, and arrange in a steamer basket over boiling water.
  • Cover and steam 8 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Plunge beans into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add green onions, and saute until tender.
  • Add green beans, walnuts, rosemary, and lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
  • Sprinkle with lemon rind.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.5, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 142.7, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.4

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS



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For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet over medium heat; cook walnuts in oil for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add beans, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • To toast the walnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a combination of olive oil and butter to cook the green beans.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the green beans just before serving for a bright, refreshing flavor.

Conclusion:

Green beans with lemon and walnuts is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy dish that is packed with nutrients. The green beans are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while the walnuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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