Pinenut Encrusted Green Beans

Ingredients:

• water
• a large pot with a lid
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 lb. fresh green beans, ends snipped off (perfect project for a wiggly child)
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup pinenuts, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• black pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the beans, cover and let cook at fast simmer for about 5 - 7 minutes until nearly done. Drain and set beans aside.

Return the hot pot to the stove. Melt the butter on medium heat. Add the pine nuts and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly until the butter browns and the pine nuts turn mostly golden or brown.

Remove the pot from the heat. Add the green beans and the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine. Add the pepper and additional salt if needed.

By Teri M from Omaha, NE