Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme

These tangy fresh green beans with nuts and fresh herbs are great with grilled fish!

Ingredients :

1. 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
3. ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
4. 1 lemon, zested and juiced
5. 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
6. salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions :

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the green beans. Simmer over medium-high heat until beans are just barely cooked and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add drained beans, nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Continue to cook until most of the juice has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately.