Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme
Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme features crisp-tender beans tossed with toasty walnuts, bright citrus, and aromatic thyme. The tangy zest and juice balance the nutty crunch, making a fresh, lively side that complements grilled seafood or roasted meats. Serve warm or at room temperature whenever you want a vibrant, light accent to the plate.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the green beans.
- 2
Simmer over medium-high heat until the beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Drain right away and rinse under cold water, then drain again and set aside.
- 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Add the drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme.
- 6
Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- 8
Serve right away.
- Calories 139.01 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.53 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 11.8 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.13 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.85 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 5.01 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 3.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.12 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 414.85 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 40.23 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 28.8 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Thyme, Green Beans, Lemon, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 139.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Thyme, Green Beans, Lemon, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme?
- About 25 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 139.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme healthy?
- Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 139.01 calories and 4.53 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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