LEMON GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

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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

½ cup chopped walnuts
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 lemon, juiced and zested
salt and pepper to taste

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

francis Ifechukwu
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These beans are a great addition to any meal. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Zoe Hammond
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to cook green beans without a lot of fuss.


Cwinyaai James
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These beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're also a great source of fiber and vitamin C.


Deevya Khadka
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I've made these beans several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to add some flavor to your plate.


Osinachi Thomas
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These beans are a great way to use up leftover green beans. They're also a great side dish for any meal.


Jordan Steves
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These beans are a great addition to any meal. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Dezire Jones
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to cook green beans without a lot of fuss.


morison kelvin
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These beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


omar ben sassi
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I made these beans with frozen green beans and they turned out great. It's a great way to use up frozen vegetables.


Saldana Lisa
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These beans are a great source of fiber and vitamin C.


Rashi Writes
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this recipe is a keeper. The lemon and walnuts add a great twist.


Salman Hanif
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These beans are a great way to add some color and flavor to your plate.


Jocelyn Estrada
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I made these beans for a picnic and they were perfect. They're light and refreshing, and they held up well in the heat.


amrez khan
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These beans are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the lemony flavor.


Dev Chand
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I've made these beans several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Zarida Naz
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These beans are a great side dish for any meal. They're light and refreshing, but still have a lot of flavor.


Mesh Moh
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed these. The lemon and walnuts add a great flavor.


Ahsan Hanif
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These beans are easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of lemon and walnuts.


Nadeem Dami
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I made these beans for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Prabesh Poudel
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These beans are so good! I've made them twice now and they're always a hit. The lemon and walnuts add a great flavor and the beans are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!