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Lemon Butter Green Beans with Cranberries Walnuts and Feta

These lemony green beans are such a delicious side dish! They have a bright fresh flavor, a great combination of textures, and beautiful blend of natural colors. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner but tasty enough for a holiday dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and boil 3 - 5 minutes until tender crisp. Drain then immediately rinse under cold water. Drain well. 
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add in drained green beans and saute 1 minute or until heated through. 
  3. Toss in walnuts, cranberries and lemon juice and season with salt to taste. 
  4. Sprinkle in feta and lemon zest. Serve warm.
  5. Recipe source: Cooking Classy