Back To Basics Roasted Green Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb french style green bean, washed, dried (haricots verts)
• 1/2 lb button mushrooms, rinsed, dried and cut in fourths
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup walnuts, coarse chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice and zest

Recipe

• 1 place the green beans and mushrooms on a large cookie sheet; sprinkle with thyme and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. place in a 450 degree oven and roast for 15 minutes or until beans are crisp tender.
• 2 while the beans are roasting, place the walnuts in a heavy skillet and over medium high heat, toast tossing frequently until nuts are fragrant and lightly toasted. set aside.
• 3 remove beans from oven, sprinkle with lemon zest, coarse salt and pepper to taste. drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with the toasted walnuts, toss to distribute ingredients. enjoy!