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Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme

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"These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!" — JasBradley

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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

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.
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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Cook's Note: This recipe has a lot of tangy lemon flavor. If you're concerned about tartness, start with the juice of ½ lemon, adding more to taste.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 01, 2007

This has become my new favorite way of eating green beans! I would add less lemon though- Somewhere between a whole and a half would be optimal! This went really well with either scallops or fish.

—KATRICK123

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 12, 2007

Turned out very very lemony. Probably should have used just 1/2 a lemon instead of whole. Also, felt like the walnut pieces were too chunky ... hard to get much walnut with the bean or vice versa :( .

—PD

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Apr 07, 2008

Like recommended, I cut back on the lemon. I used almonds b/c that's what I had on hand. My husband, who grew up despising green beans, really liked these. He said these were even better than the green beans I make with bacon fat and pieces. Now that's saying something...and since we've wanted to make healthier choices, what a bonus!

—Stamperjoan

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Oct 25, 2007

I was very dissappointed with these beans. There should be a measurement for how much lemon juice/zest as all lemons are different sizes! My dinner guests and I all puckered our lips at the first bite. WAY to lemony. I would have used a third of the lemon juice and maybe added a bit of butter.

—Jessica

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Jun 09, 2007

This was a hit in my house, but I suggest you cut back on the lemon juice a bit. It sneaks up on you and gives you quite a jolt!

—Heidi

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May 21, 2007

I had these along side some grilled swordfish and they were fantastic!!! The lemon and the thyme were an excellent combination I wouldn't have thought of in a million years. Thanks!

—Sarah Waltrip

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Jun 20, 2011

As written, that's a heck of a lot of lemon and walnuts for a pound of beans! I cut back on both by more than half and enjoyed it.

—naples34102

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Dec 29, 2009

JasBradley - What a great recipe!!! I prepared your recipe for Chrismas Dinner Party and it was a great hit!! Everyone liked this dish. It was a colorful touch to the rest of our meal. I may have over done the chopped walnuts, but everyone really loved it. I fixed three separate bowls for three tables. The picture was only one of the three bowls of Green Beans. Thanks for sharing this recipe with the ALLRECIPE.COM family.

—NE1canCook

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Nutrition

Calories
120 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
12.2 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
8.5 g
13%

Fiber
5.7 g
23%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
105 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g 13 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 105mg 4 %
Potassium 312mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.2g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 5.7g 23 %
Protein 3.6g 7 %
** Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 67 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 12 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 29 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.