LEMONY GREEN AND WAX BEANS

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Showcase your garden's bounty in this delectable side dish. A combination of fresh green beans and wax beans are tossed with a tasty herb- and lemon -infused dressing for perked up flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh wax beans, trimmed
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add wax and green beans; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mint, lemon juice, oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, stir in pistachios and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges