Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts

Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts

by Brooke Macrae 2 years ago
4.3 (9)
15 minutes
202.3 kcal
13 g carbs
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Description

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.

Ingredients
  • 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
Directions
  1. 1. 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.
  2. 2. 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.
  3. 3. 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
serving: 4 servings
calories: 202.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 13 g
protein: 4.7 g
saturated fat: 5.5 g
cholesterol: 19.1 mg
sodium: 8.9 mg
fiber: 6.1 g
sugar: 2 g