Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2 generously
Ingredients
3/4 pound green and/or wax beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large saucepan two-thirds full of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and simmer 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain beans.
Step 2
In a large skillet heat butter and oil over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook walnuts, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beans, parsley, lemon juice, zest, and salt to taste and heat through.
