Green Beans With Walnuts

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat; cook walnuts in oil for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add beans, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounce-weight: 104 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.