Lemony Green and Wax Beans

Name: Lemony Green and Wax Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed; 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios; 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Showcase your garden's bounty in this delectable side dish. A combination of fresh green beans and wax beans are tossed with a tasty herb- and lemon -infused dressing for perked up flavor.

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add wax and green beans; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Place beans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mint, lemon juice, oil, garlic, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir in pistachios and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 125 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Green & Yellow Bean Salad with Lemon & Mint & Nuts in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2011