Garlic Walnut Green Beans Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.

GARLIC WALNUT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and cut green beans.
• Steam until al dente.
• Meanwhile, put peeled garlic cloves, bouillon cube, salt and pepper, and olive oil in blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Drain green beans.
• Pour oil over beans and toss to coat.
• Mix in nuts.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUT-PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Put 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, 1 1/4 cups parsley, 1 small smashed garlic clove, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon each grated lemon zest and kosher salt in a food processor. With the motor running, add 1/4 cup olive oil and process until coarsely blended. Cook 1 1/2 pounds green beans in boiling salted water until tender, 5 minutes. Drain and top with the walnut sauce.
• Per serving: Calories: 237; Total Fat: 19.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Total carbohydrates: 15 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 289 milligrams

GREEN BEANS WITH FRESH HERBS AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp, they will be cooked more in the oven. Drain them and set aside.
• Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onions caramelize, about 20 to 25 minutes. Add the thyme, rosemary and chives, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the green beans and walnuts, and stir well. Season, to taste.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine green beans, shallots and garlic; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining lemon zest.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cook green beans to desired doneness as directed on bag. Drain; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and garlic in butter 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in walnuts; cook until hot.
• Add green beans; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cook and stir just until thoroughly heated. Spoon into serving dish.

SIMPLY ELEGANT GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Steam green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast in oil for about 3 minutes.
• Add green beans, salt and pepper.
• Sauté for about 3 more minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar, toss with beans and walnuts to thoroughly coat.
• Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.