½ cup walnuts, chopped

1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

½ tbsp butter, unsalted and melted

1 lemon, juiced and zested

salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Arrange nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover.

Steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender, but still bright green.

Place cooked beans in a large bowl, and toss with butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer beans to a serving dish, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

Serve immediately.

Sugar: 5g

:

Calcium: 63mg

Calories: 151kcal

Carbohydrates: 12g

Fat: 11g

Fiber: 5g

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 341mg

Protein: 5g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Sodium: 24mg

Vitamin A: 845IU

Vitamin C: 28mg