Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Green Beans with Walnuts Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 202.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.7g 10%

Carbohydrates: 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 6.1g 25%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 17.2g 27%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 28%

Cholesterol: 19.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1016IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 39.5mg 66%

Folate: 58.9mcg 15%

Calcium: 75.3mg 8%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 55.5mg 20%

Potassium: 344.6mg 10%

Sodium: 8.9mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 154.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.