Lemon-Walnut Green Beans Recipe

Green vegetables contain a slew of antioxidants. They are also a rich source of other health essentials, such as folate, minerals and fiber.

Ingredients

8 cups small green beans
Cooking spray
2 cups sliced green onions
¹⁄³ cup chopped walnuts
1½ tbsp. chopped fresh or ¾ tbsp. crushed dried rosemary
5 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1½ tbsp. grated lemon rind

Directions
Arrange green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam eight to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Plunge beans into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add green onions and sauté until tender.
Add green beans, walnuts, rosemary and lemon juice; cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with lemon rind, and if desired, garlic powder.
Per Serving
Serves eight; each serving is about 1 cup.

Each serving provides:
80 calories, 4 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 11 g total carbohydrate, 5 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugar and 3 g protein.

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