If you have come looking for a recipe that will make you fall in love with the green pods of goodness that we call green beans or French beans then you have landed in the right spot. Whip up this fresh and flavoursome homemade green beans and California walnuts recipe with simple cooking directions in a matter of minutes. It’s as easy as it gets – jump to the recipe.
These easy green beans with walnuts are inspired by simple Indian preparations like Konkani usal, upkari and South Indian poriyal, wherein fresh vegetables are flavoured with simple condiments to elevate the taste. This recipe is super fast to cook and requires very little cooking time.
▲ Indian Green Beans with California Walnuts served and ready to eat
These green beans and roasted California walnuts kernels have been brought together by Yummefy as a recipe that makes an irresistible starter, a healthy go-to meal, a sumptuous side, and a nutritious and wholesome main. However you choose to devour your hearty portion of green beans and walnuts recipe, do make sure to prepare a large batch to fulfil those extra helpings you are sure to come looking for.
▲ Temper spices and aromatics like cumin, asafoetida, and green chillies in oil
The tender young green beans and walnuts have complementing flavours that taste great together. The crunchy beans which are never overcooked are soft yet firm to bite. The roasted kernels of California walnuts impart a subtly sweet, earthy and nutty flavour to the Indian green beans and walnuts recipe, thus balancing out the flavours by adding complexity and texture. Seasonings like ginger, cumin, asafoetida further uplift the original flavour of the recipe.
▲ Add toasted California walnuts to the pan with the onion spice mixture and sauté
Although the green beans and walnuts recipe does not require any pre-preparation to get the best out of this recipe yet you definitely need to make sure that your ingredients are fresh and of good quality. The green beans/French beans that you plan to use for the recipe ought to be fresh, green, and tender, instead of being tough, fibrous and old. You can test them for freshness by snapping one with your fingers. A fresh one would give in to the pressure pretty easily with a snapping sound.
▲ Sauté California walnuts and onion till the onion turns soft and translucent
The next main ingredient is walnuts and we prefer using California walnut kernels for the recipe as these fresh walnut kernels impart a great nutty taste to the fare. Avoid using badly packed walnuts, which might taste rancid and smell stale and musty.
▲ Add fresh green beans and salt and red chilli powder
The simple green beans with walnuts recipe is indeed packed with nutrition, thanks to the ingredients which are a powerhouse of essential nutrients. The green beans/French beans are known to be a great source of calcium, iron and vitamin K, while walnuts that are also known as heart-healthy nuts are known to contain large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe requires very little processing, keeping the nutrients intact and thus making it both healthy and tasty. The recipe is also keto-friendly, gluten-free and low on FODMAP. So, this is your go-to recipe if you are a conscious eater.
▲ Cook till the beans are tender
This recipe requires a heavy pan, which is used to temper cumin seeds and asafoetida in hot oil. Chopped ginger, green chillies and curry leaves are added to the tempering next. Chopped onions, along with toasted California walnut kernels are tipped into the mix and allowed to sauté until the onions turn translucent. Finally, the green beans, which have been cut into two pieces diagonally, are added to the pan along with the seasonings and a dash of water.
▲ Serve the Indian Green Beans with California Walnuts hot with chapati or other roti
The beans are then allowed to soften, as they simmer inside the tightly covered pan. More precise instructions and an accurate account of the recipe has been provided below along with the specific quantity of the ingredients. You may refer to the same to get optimum results.
▲ Enjoy the flavours of Indian Green Beans with California Walnuts
You may serve it as a side dish along with dal or as a main with some protein, like grilled fish, chicken or lamb. Some recipes that pair well with green beans and walnuts recipe are Indian Roast Chicken, Indian Fried Chicken, Steam Green Masala Fish, Spicy Masala Fried Fish, and Green Chilly Egg Curry.
▲ Spicy green beans cooked with California walnuts
If you wish to treat green beans with walnuts as a sabzi then you can garnish it with some grated coconut, chopped coriander, or more toasted California walnuts. This crunchy and satisfying recipe can be a great side, salad or even be eaten as a meal in itself over lunch or dinner.
Serves: 4 as part of a larger meal
Prep Time: 16 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes