Green Beans With Walnuts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 pounds green beans fresh washed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh minced
• 8 servings ground pepper black to taste
• 8 servings salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons walnut oil 
• 1 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• pot

Directions

1. Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
5. Let stand at room temperature.
6. Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
7. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add walnuts and parsley and toss.
9. Transfer to bowl and serve.