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These Honey Green Beans with Red Pepper and Walnuts are a 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights!

Honey Green Beans and Walnuts

These quick and colorful Honey Green Beans with Walnuts and Red Pepper are easy enough for a weeknight, but look right at home on a holiday table.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, bring the water along with 1 Tablespoon of the butter to a boil. Add the green beans and bell pepper and return the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat slightly but continue to boil uncovered for 5 minutes. Cover, then boil 5-8 minutes longer, or until beans and peppers are tender, but still a bit crisp.
  • Meanwhile, toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  • When the beans are tender, add the walnuts to the pan and toss everything with honey and the remaining butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

  • This is the perfect holiday side dish!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword green beans with honey, green beans with walnut, honey walnut green beans

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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