Green Beans with Spiced Walnuts

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 4 min

Cooking Time: 18 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed (see note)
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

1. Add water to a large saucepan to a depth of 1 inch; set a large vegetable steamer in pan. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add green beans to steamer. Steam green beans, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside.
   
   
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and next 3 ingredients; cook 2 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Add broth; cook 2 minutes or until broth is reduced by half. Stir in green beans, tossing well to coat.
   
   

Nutritional Information

Per 1/2-cup serving: calories 64 (60 percent from fat); fat 4.3g (sat. 1.0g); protein 2.6g; carbohydrate 5.5g; fiber 2.5g; cholesterol 3mg; iron 0.9mg; sodium 134mg; calcium 28mg

Notes

To save prep time, use a bag of pretrimmed fresh green beans. You'll find 'em in the produce section.