Green Beans With Citrus Nuts

Submitted by weekend cooker

"A great side dish with a quick cooking time."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 sides
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 2 tablespoons chopped blanched hazelnuts

directions

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, add beans, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Place beans into ice water, and drain.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add butter, and oil.
4. Swirl until butter melts.
5. Remove garlic, and set aside.
6. Add beans, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper, and cook 2 minutes, tossing frequently.
7. Combine hazelnuts, parsley, orange rind, and garlic clove, and sprinkle over beans.