Fresh Green Beans with Gingered Walnuts
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Fresh Green Beans with Gingered Walnuts. Tender, blanched green beans meet the bold flavors of caramelized ginger and walnuts, creating a dish that’s both savory and lightly sweet. A touch of soy sauce adds umami depth, while brown sugar balances the nuttiness of the toasted walnuts. Perfectly crisp-tender green beans are shocked in an ice bath to preserve their bright color and fresh texture, making this side as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick yet elegant addition to any dinner table and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or tofu. This recipe serves up wholesome ingredients with a gourmet twist—ideal for holiday meals, dinner parties, or an everyday flavor boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Trim the ends of the green beans. Once the water is boiling, add the green beans to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 2 cups of ice and cold water. Transfer the cooked green beans immediately to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the grated ginger and stir for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add 1 cup of walnuts to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to coat them in the butter and ginger mixture.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce over the walnuts. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are caramelized and sticky.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the beans in the gingered walnuts and caramelized sauce.
Season with 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, adjust salt if needed, and cook for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 387 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
