Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Hazelnut and Lemon Green Beans

I know people might be getting sick of green beans, but I promise this recipe is AWESOME!!  I just wish we always had hazelnuts on hand, and I would make this a lot more!!  We made this with the Chicken with Apricot Mustard Sauce and it was such a great meal!!
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
1/2 lb green beans
salt
2 teaspoon coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon EVOO

Fill a large pot 1/3 full of water.  Cover and set over high heat.  When water comes to a full boil, add beans and salt.  Cook for 4-6 minutes or until tender.  Drain - transfer to serving bowl.  Add to nuts, peel, juice, oil - toss with salt and pepper.

Toast hazelnuts - dry, nonstick skillet on high heat.  Cook 1-3 minutes shaking every 15 seconds until toasted.

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