Tomato Feta Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 (16oz ea) packages frozen french-style green beans, thawed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (4oz) package crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

Bake the pine nuts in a shallow pan at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted, then set aside. Drain the green beans well, pressing between paper towels. Saute the garlic and italian seasoning in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute, then add the green beans and saute for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper, then spinkle with cheese and toasted pine nuts.

You can substitute walnuts for pine nuts.