Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts:

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp walnut oil
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tbs minced fresh parsley

Cook beans in large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss.

Serves 8

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