Green Beans with Toasted Mixed Nuts
Crisp-tender green beans are tossed warm with toasted almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, lemon, parsley, and a measured spoonful of olive oil.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Toast each nut-and-seed mixture over moderate heat.
- Steam beans only until crisp-tender.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then measure every ingredient before you begin.
- Yield: 4 side servings
- Prep time: 12 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
The listed weights are the editor-reviewed basis for nutrition; household measures are rounded for practical cooking.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One nutrition serving from the editor-reviewed yield of 4 side servings.
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Protein: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Ingredients
Measure these ingredients for the full editor-reviewed recipe yield.
- 1 3/4 pounds (800 g) green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup (40 g) raw sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup (40 g) raw walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup (40 g) raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup (240 g) water for steaming
- 1/4 cup (60 g) lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons (9 g) olive oil
- 1 cup (60 g) chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
Directions
1. Toast the almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low until fragrant; transfer to a plate.
2. Steam the green beans over the measured water until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Toss the hot beans with the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, black pepper, and toasted nut mixture.
4. Divide into four side servings.
Sources
Contains tree nuts (almonds and walnuts). Check pumpkin-seed packaging for cross-contact, beware of hot steam, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.