Name: Seasonal Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 500 g green beans; 40 g walnuts (chopped and toasted); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp low GI honey; 1 tsp fresh thyme; sea salt and ground black pepper

Salads

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
10

COOK TIME:
5

Ingredients

500 g green beans
40 g walnuts chopped and toasted
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp low GI honey
1 tsp fresh thyme
sea salt and ground black pepper

Method

Trim the tops of the beans. Steam or blanch beans for approximately 3-5 minutes or until tender. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean tea towel or paper towel.
For the dressing: add olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper and thyme to a small bowl or jar. Mix or shake well.
Add cooked beans to a large bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and top with chopped walnuts

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

Nutritional information (per serve)

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