8 Servings

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

• 2 TBSP olive oil or walnut oil

• 2 TBSP minced garlic

• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 2 TBSP minced fresh parsley

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• 1/8 tsp (or to taste) sea salt

Place walnuts on ungreased baking sheet and bake 7 minutes at 350 degrees F until lightly toasted. Place beans, garlic and 1 TBSP in storage bag and shake to coat beans in oil and garlic. Sauté beans and garlic in remaining oil, 5 minutes, until crispy-tender. Place in deep serving dish; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and parsley, toss well before serving.