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Lemon-Walnut Green Beans Recipe

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Green beans are steamed, then sauteed in butter with walnuts, rosemary, and lemon juice. The lemon juice really brightens the flavor of the beans while the walnuts add a nutty crunch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds small green beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 12 sliced green onions
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts,toasted
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh or crushed dried rosemary
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons grated lemon rind

Preparation:

Sprinkle beans with salt, and arrange in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge beans into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain.

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add green onions, and saute until tender. Add green beans, walnuts, rosemary, and lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with lemon rind. Serve immediately.

Yield: 12 servings

Recipe Source: Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook (Oxmoor House)
Reprinted with permission.

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