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Green and Wax Beans with Walnut Gremolata

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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

  1. 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.

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