Caramelized Green Beans with Walnuts

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

A salty-sweet side dish sure to please veggie-lovers and sweet-tooths alike!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Mix in the walnuts, and pour in water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until very little water is left in the pan.
2 Add the salt, white sugar, and brown sugar; stir until beans and walnuts are evenly coated. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.