Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts
Green beans are so good that they don't need anything added to them at all. However, it's fun to change things up a bit. This recipe adds toasted walnuts to give regular green beans a flavor boost.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 pound fresh or frozen green beans
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon tarragon
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced toasted walnuts
Wash fresh beans thoroughly and trim ends. Cut into bite-size pieces. If using a steamer, cook 20-22 minutes. If boiling, cover the beans with cold water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until crisp tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain green beans, and stir in olive oil, salt, tarragon, pepper, and walnuts. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about ½ cup)