Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme
Description
These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.