Green Beans with Lemon, Garlic and Walnuts

Fresh steamed beans with butter, garlic and lemon juice are an easy to make, healthy side dish.

Serves:  2-4

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 8-10 min

Total: 15 min

Ingredients

2 large handfuls fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1-2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted
salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put water in a large frying pan and heat over medium heat.
2. Add beans and cover with a lid, allowing them to steam for 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender.
3. Remove beans from pan and drain water. Set beans aside.
4. Melt butter in pan and add garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
5. Add beans, lemon juice and walnuts, and gently stir to coat.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately, as a side dish for meat or fish.