Lemon-Walnut Green Beans Recipe

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

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.