Source: dLife

A quick and easy side dish made with fresh green beans and artichokes, flavored with walnuts, garlic, and lemon.

Servings

1 lb fresh artichokes , trimmed and washed (baby)
1 lb fresh green beans , trimmed and washed
3 medium garlic cloves , minced
3 tbsp walnut oil
0.5 cup chopped red bell peppers
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped walnuts , finely
1 pinch black pepper
0.25 cup fresh chopped red onion

1 Fill large pot with water and bring to boil. Gently drop artichokes in boiling water and cook 10 minutes.
2 Add green beans and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
3 In large skillet, heat walnut oil over medium. Sauté onion and garlic for about 1 minute. Add bell peppers and cook until heated through.
4 Add artichokes and green beans to skillet. Toss with lemon, pepper, and walnuts. Serve.

To prepare baby artichokes, cut off top third of the leaves and bottom 1/4" of stems. Peel and snap off tough outer leaves. Remove tough outer layer of skin on the stems with vegetable peeler. With paring knife, cut off any remaining dark green, tough bits. Rub artichokes with lemon if not cooking immediately.