You don’t need a microwave oven to put a fast side dish on
the table. Easy, simple sides can be as fresh and healthful as they are easy and simple. This recipe is an example.
Snap fresh green beans in half, simmer a few minutes in a
flavorful broth of orange juice and honey, toss with nutritious walnuts and a
little melted butter, and you’re done. Remember that the beans should be served
crisp-tender, not mushy, so cooking them takes very little time.
Citrusy, sweet, buttery, nutty—a tasty combination without
any fuss.
Tip: Break the
walnuts into small pieces and place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Keep
an eye on them and shake the pan several times to prevent burning. Two to three
minutes is all it takes.
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| Toast Nuts in a Dry Skillet |
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8-9 oz green beans, snapped in half
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
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| Green Bean Ingredients |
Preparation
- Combine the orange juice and honey in a shallow pan or skillet, stirring until the honey dissolves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with the walnuts and melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
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| Beans Beginning to Cook |
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| Cooked Beans |
Serve right away.
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| Honey-Orange Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts |
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