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Garlicky Yogurt Green Beans with Walnuts

A beautiful, easy summer side featuring blanched green beans tossed with toasted walnuts and a delicious yogurt sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Green Beans
  • ½ pound green beans
  • ⅓ cup crushed walnuts toasted
Yogurt Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest about half a lemon
  • 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch or two of salt

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Snap the ends from the greens beans and drop into the water. Blanch the beans until bright green and just tender, 4 or so minutes. Transfer the green beans to an ice bath and let cool.
  2. Place the green beans in a bowl along with the crushed walnuts. In a separate bowl combine the ingredients for the dressing, whisking to combine. Pour over the green beans and toss until well combined.

Notes

  • Tips & Tricks: To toast the walnuts, place in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the pan often, until the walnuts are fragrant and starting to brown.
  • : To toast the walnuts, place in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the pan often, until the walnuts are fragrant and starting to brown.
  • Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: green beans, yogurt, walnuts
  • : get the pantry ingredients you will need: green beans, yogurt, walnuts