Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
47%
Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme
25 min.
4
115kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that complements your main course while catering to specific dietary needs? Look no further than this Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme recipe! This dish is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, but it's also ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for any occasion. Each serving comes in at a modest 115 calories, making it a guilt-free addition to your meal.

The star of this recipe is the fresh green beans, which are briefly blanched to retain their vibrant color and crunch. They're then tossed with coarsely chopped walnuts, fresh thyme, and a zesty lemon dressing. The result is a dish that's bursting with flavor, with a perfect balance of tangy, herby, and nutty notes. The lemon zest and juice add a refreshing brightness, while the walnuts provide a delightful crunch and richness.

Served as a side, this Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme is versatile enough to pair with a wide range of meals, from a simple grilled chicken to a hearty vegetarian feast. Its caloric breakdown of 10.22% protein, 60.42% fat, and 29.36% carbs ensures it complements your meal's nutritional balance without overshadowing it. Whether you're cooking for someone with dietary restrictions or simply looking to add a healthy, flavor-packed side to your table, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • pound green beans fresh trimmed
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh
  •  lemon zest juiced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

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.
  2. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein10.22%
Fat60.42%
Carbs29.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.75
Glycemic Load
2.37
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.075217485428%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.38kcal
5.77%
Fat:8.53g
13.13%
Saturated Fat:0.99g
6.2%
Carbohydrates:9.33g
3.11%
Net Carbohydrates:5.53g
2.01%
Sugar:3.95g
4.39%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.18mg
0.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.25g
6.49%
Vitamin K:51.23µg
48.79%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.8%
Vitamin C:16.67mg
20.2%
Vitamin A:808.96IU
16.18%
Fiber:3.81g
15.22%
Folate:45.02µg
11.26%
Magnesium:41.1mg
10.27%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.19%
Copper:0.2mg
10%
Iron:1.51mg
8.39%
Potassium:278.33mg
7.95%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.94%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.8%
Phosphorus:69.26mg
6.93%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.83%
Calcium:53.64mg
5.36%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.65%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.41%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.05%
Selenium:1.05µg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes