Green Beans with Walnut Gremolata
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with these vibrant Green Beans with Walnut Gremolata—a perfect blend of simplicity and bold flavors. Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to bright perfection, then tossed in olive oil and topped with a zesty gremolata made from toasted walnuts, fresh parsley, lemon zest, and a hint of garlic. The nutty crunch of the walnuts beautifully complements the citrusy brightness, making this dish a versatile crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads. With just 25 minutes prep to plate, this easy, nutrient-packed side dish is as quick as it is delicious. Whether served hot or at room temperature, it’s a guaranteed hit with family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup, chopped parsley, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends of the green beans, rinse them, and set aside.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Once the green beans are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then chop finely.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, and minced garlic to create the gremolata.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they are heated through.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Sprinkle the walnut gremolata evenly over the green beans and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1767 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1435 mg | 31% | |
*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.
