Stacy's Basil-Lemon Green Beans

A fresh and easy way to make fresh green beans more flavorful with the addition of lemon juice, walnuts, and white balsamic vinegar. Goes great with poultry, beef, pork, or fish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons basil-infused olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and toss to evenly coat with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally for even cooking, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally so walnuts don't burn, until beans are soft but maintain some crunch, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice and red pepper flakes.