LEMONY GREEN AND WAX BEANS

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Showcase your garden's bounty in this delectable side dish. A combination of fresh green beans and wax beans are tossed with a tasty herb- and lemon -infused dressing for perked up flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add wax and green beans; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mint, lemon juice, oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, stir in pistachios and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Hamsalim Adis
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This dish was a disappointment. The beans were overcooked and the sauce was bland.


M Arfaan
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dauda Hamzat
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This is my new favorite green bean recipe. It's so simple to make and the results are amazing.


Joel Faraone
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


ABAYOMI Diamond
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I loved this recipe! The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


LIBERIA KWADO
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This was a great recipe! The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Digti Vogh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always light and tangy. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also delicious.


Young Dax
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sheri Ansari
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe made me a convert. The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


rems b
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the beans and raved about the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Mouse Check Isabela
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This is my go-to recipe for green beans. It's simple to make and always turns out great. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is light and tangy.


Sharief Kamaldien
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I love this recipe! The beans are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is so delicious. I usually double the recipe because it's so popular with my family and friends.


Ogundunmade Ebunoluwa
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This was a great side dish for my grilled chicken. The beans were crisp and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


pay pal
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


shama press
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. It came together in no time and the results were amazing. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was light and tangy.


shannon Ventocilla
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This dish was a hit with my family! The beans were perfectly cooked and the lemon-herb sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.