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Source of fiber, plant fats, and antioxidants
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Walnut lemon green beans (150 g) has 239 calories. That works out to 159 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.8 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 20.1 g of fat and 6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
239
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
13.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
20.1g
· 26% DV
Fiber
6g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 10% · Fat 69%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.1 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.88 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 239 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 20 g | 32 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 75 g | 119 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 125 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 318 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 300 g | 477 kcal |
Calculated from 159 calories per 100 g.
To make walnut lemon green beans, cook trimmed green beans with olive oil and, if you like, onion and tomato until tender. Stir in lemon juice near the end, then add chopped walnuts just before serving so they retain some crunch.
Walnut lemon green beans pair well with rice, crusty bread, or a grain salad. Serve them as a side with grilled fish or chicken, or make them part of a lighter meal with yogurt and a fresh salad.
Yes, walnut lemon green beans can be served cold or at room temperature, much like an olive-oil vegetable dish. Chilling lets the lemon flavor settle in; add the walnuts shortly before serving if you want them to stay crunchy.
Yes, you can cook walnut lemon green beans ahead and refrigerate them in a covered container. Add or adjust the lemon and fold in the walnuts shortly before serving; this keeps the nuts from softening as the dish sits.
Add the walnuts to walnut lemon green beans after cooking, ideally just before serving. Stirring them in at the end keeps their texture more distinct; toasted walnuts are another option if you want a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Add lemon juice to walnut lemon green beans near the end of cooking or after the beans have cooled slightly. This preserves its fresh, bright flavor. Start with a little, taste the dish, and add more if needed.
Keep walnut lemon green beans covered in the refrigerator once they have cooled. For the best texture, store the walnuts separately and add them to each serving; discard the dish if it has been left at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, walnut lemon green beans can be frozen, though the beans may be softer after thawing. Freeze the cooked beans without the walnuts, thaw them in the refrigerator, then reheat and add fresh lemon and walnuts when serving.
Green beans can stay tough if they are mature, unevenly cut, or not cooked long enough. For walnut lemon green beans, simmer the beans covered until tender and check them as they cook; add a splash of water if the pan becomes dry.
Tomatoes are optional in walnut lemon green beans. They add moisture and a savory, slightly sweet base, while a tomato-free version lets the lemon and walnuts stand out more. Either approach works with olive oil and tender-cooked beans.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
57µg · 48% DV
B6
0.3mg · 18% DV
Vitamin C
15.75mg · 18% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.45mg · 50% DV
Manganese
1.14mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
168mg · 24% DV
Magnesium
71mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
420mg · 12% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 239 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Walnut lemon green beans combines tender green beans with walnuts and lemon in a bright, savoury side dish. It is a flexible home-cooking preparation rather than a single fixed regional recipe: the beans may be steamed or gently cooked, then dressed with lemon and chopped walnuts.
The beans stay pleasantly tender, while walnuts bring crunch and a rich, earthy note; lemon keeps the overall flavour fresh. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside grilled fish, roasted vegetables or a grain dish, or add it to a mezze-style spread. It provides fibre and plant-based fats, with walnuts making it more filling. For a lighter version, use a smaller handful of walnuts and let the lemon carry more of the flavour.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
14.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.