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

Aro Grun
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These green beans are so good! I love the combination of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch.


Arbab Babloo
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I made these green beans for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The lemon and garlic flavors are perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


benjitax 365
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These green beans are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the bright flavors of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Leul Gebrecherkos
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I made these green beans for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Krystal Franklin
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These green beans are so good! I love the combination of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Walthao Joan
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I made these green beans for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The lemon and garlic flavors are perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Hilo Protogen
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These green beans are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the bright flavors of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdussamad Ahmad
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I made these green beans for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


aqsa shaikh
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These green beans are so good! I love the combination of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


shaeda farooqi
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I made these green beans for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The lemon and garlic flavors are perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Country Gal
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These green beans are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the bright flavors of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


It’s Tasin Editz
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I made these green beans for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


DH ANTOR KHAN
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These green beans are so good! I love the combination of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


zachary sales
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I made these green beans for dinner last night and they were a hit! My husband and I both loved them. The lemon and garlic flavors are perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Kajuana Mitchell
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These green beans are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the bright flavors of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


MD sahin Ahamed
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I made these green beans for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mitu Jaman
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These green beans are so good! I love the combination of lemon and garlic. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Josephine Waikel
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I made these green beans last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Chizzy Junior
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These lemon green beans with walnuts are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed year-round. The bright flavors of lemon and garlic complement the green beans perfectly, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this d