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.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
202 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Ingredients
½ cup chopped walnuts
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
