Best 9 Lemon Green Beans With Walnuts Recipes

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful side dish? Look no further than Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts. This delectable recipe, bursting with tangy lemon, crunchy walnuts, and crisp green beans, is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of flavors, textures, and health benefits.

In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the art of crafting Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts. Discover the secrets behind selecting the freshest green beans, unlocking the nutty goodness of walnuts, and creating a harmonious dressing that brings all the flavors together. Along the way, we'll unveil variations of this classic recipe, including a zesty Lemon-Herb Green Beans rendition, a smoky Roasted Green Beans with Walnuts delight, and a refreshing Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette option. Get ready to elevate your meals with this versatile and delectable side dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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.

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

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

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Keep your vegetable sides simple with the Neelys' healthy Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and the butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and continue to saute until coated in the butter and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON



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The hazelnuts and lemon zest add a wonderful light touch. It's a favorite!

Provided by Christina

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
⅓ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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.

LEMON GREEN BEANS



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With a touch of lemon zest and juice, these green beans will take center stage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lemon
Salt
1 pound trimmed green beans
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Grate the zest of 1/2 lemon, and squeeze 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Remove from heat. Toss with oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans: Fresh green beans have a crisp texture and a bright green color. If you can't find fresh green beans, you can use frozen green beans. Just be sure to thaw them before cooking.
  • Blanch the green beans before stir-frying: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. 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. Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot wok or skillet will help to create a nice sear on the green beans. If you don't have a wok or skillet, you can use a large frying pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: If you overcrowd the wok or skillet, the green beans will steam instead of stir-frying. Cook the green beans in batches if necessary.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a sauce that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Add the walnuts at the end: Adding the walnuts at the end will help to prevent them from burning.

Conclusion:

Lemon green beans with walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The green beans are crisp and tender, the walnuts add a nice crunch, and the lemon-herb sauce is flavorful and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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