Lemony Green Beans with Walnuts and Thyme

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans , trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 lemon , zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 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. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. 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. Serve immediately.