Savory Braised Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Walnuts

Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this recipe for Savory Braised Green Beans with Red Bell Pepper and Walnuts. Featuring crisp-tender green beans braised in a flavorful vegetable broth, this dish is infused with the vibrant sweetness of red bell pepper, the nuttiness of toasted walnuts, and a zesty kick of lemon juice. Aromatic garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes add depth and subtle heat, while the quick braising method locks in both flavor and nutrients. Perfectly balanced and delightfully textured, this healthy side dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal addition to weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads. Serve it warm and watch it steal the spotlight at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams green beans
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 60 grams walnuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 120 milliliters vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Trim the green beans by cutting off the ends. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper. Slice it into thin strips.

Step 3

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.

Step 7

Add the green beans to the pan along with the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the green beans to braise for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 9

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.

Step 10

Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and stir to combine.

Step 11

Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the dish.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(834.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	899.7

Total Fat 69.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2043.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280.8mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1850.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 25.4%