Steamed green beans tossed with butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and toasted walnuts. This is excellent with asparagus also. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
Provided by Karen David
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender, but still bright green.
- Place cooked beans in a large bowl, and toss with butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer beans to a serving dish, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 2 g
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