Sauteed green beans with lemon and walnuts is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. This classic recipe combines the flavors of fresh green beans, bright lemon, and crunchy walnuts, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit with family and friends. With a few simple steps, you can easily prepare this delightful dish in the comfort of your own home.
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GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
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
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
LEMONY GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND THYME
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
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
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
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.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 12m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium pan, toast almonds over medium heat. Remove from pan and add 1/2 inch water. Bring water to a boil, add beans and cover pan. Reduce heat. Cook beans 4 or 5 minutes until just tender yet still green. Drain beans and return pan to stovetop. Melt butter over moderate heat. Add lemon juice to butter (juice lemon half right side up to keep seeds with lemon, rather than in your beans). Add beans to lemon butter and coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer green beans to dinner plates or serving plate and top with almonds.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
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
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 LEMON
The recipe for this side dish was found in the 2009 cookbook, The Best of Mr. Food 15-Minute Recipes, but it has been changed some to suit us better.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Lemon
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut beans into 2" to 3" lengths then steam them for about 10 minutes or until just tender.
- Meantime, mix butter, zest, lemon juice, salt & lemon pepper, then combine with steamed beans & toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.2
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
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
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.
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Beans & Legumes Green Bean Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and swirl in oil. Saute green beans or haricots verts, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with walnuts.
ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON & WALNUTS
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
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the green beans by removing the ends and any strings.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to help them retain their color and crispness.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the green beans so that they have plenty of room to move around.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the green beans.
- Stir the green beans frequently to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Add the lemon juice and walnuts towards the end of cooking to preserve their flavor and texture.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
Conclusion:
Sautéed green beans with lemon and walnuts is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. The bright flavor of the lemon and the crunchy texture of the walnuts complement the green beans perfectly. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
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