Green Beans With Walnuts recipe

8 servings

2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons walnut oil

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

ground black pepper to taste

salt to taste

Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes.

Drain.

Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well.

Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.

Let stand at room temperature.

Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.

Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add walnuts and parsley and toss.

Transfer to bowl and serve.