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Green Beans with Lemon and Walnuts





Yields
Serves 8 (serving size: 1/2 cup)



Total Time
20 mins

This simple side dish from reader Trisha Kruse, of Eagle, Idaho, is a great way to use a summer staple in a flavorful way.

su-Green Beans with Lemon and Walnuts




Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  Juice and zest of 1 lemon
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
Step 1
1

Fill a medium pot with 1 in. water, insert a steamer basket, and bring to a boil, covered. Put beans in steamer and cover. Steam until bright green and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2
2

Put beans on a serving plate. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with zest, salt, and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories80
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4g9%

Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 3.9mg2%
Sodium 162mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%
Protein 2.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.