Sauteed Garlic Green Beans with Walnuts

These lovely green beans are so easy and so, so good.
{This will serve 4 side dish servings}.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• pepper

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt together butter and olive oil. Add salt, garlic and walnuts. Saute until garlic is lightly browned.
2. Add green beans and cook while stirring, about 8 - 10 minutes, or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with pepper {if desired} and serve.

Enjoy!

"Fresh green beans provide a rich source of dietary fiber and they also contain a good source of vitamins and minerals. When selecting, make sure to stay away from beans that are limp with tough skin. A healthy bean should give a snap sound when broken."