SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND WALNUTS

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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

1 lb green beans (washed and trimmed)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon (ZEST, freshly grated)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)

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.

Martha Phiri
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the lemon and walnuts add a nice touch of flavor. I also like that this dish is healthy and easy to make.


ODETTE ROBYN
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Meh.


Hiam Ezz
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These green beans were a hit! The lemon and walnuts added a delicious flavor combination that was both bright and savory. I also appreciated how easy this dish was to make - it was ready in under 30 minutes. I will definitely be making this again!


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