Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Walnuts
Photo: José Picayo; Styling: Philippa Brathwaite
Here's a crowd-pleasing side that's easy on the pocketbook: just 67 cents per serving! If money is no object, consider finishing with a flourish of white truffle oil.
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, and drain well.
Step 2
Place walnuts in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat 7 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. Remove walnuts from pan; set aside. Add 4 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and thyme to pan; cook 17 minutes or until onion is very tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove onion mixture from pan; keep warm.
Step 3
Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add green beans; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Add onion mixture and vinegar to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with nuts, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
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j2haynes's Review
I prefer taragon to thyme for seasoning.
daneanp's Review
Vegan-friendly. Great flavors. I would serve this for a holiday dinner but it is also a great change up to plain old steamed green beans for the family. I caramelized the onions for 20 minutes.
coyote36's Review
Wow! This recipe really takes green beans up a notch! I didn't have walnuts, so I used pecans. No worries though; the onions are what made this one stand out.
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crusnock's Review
This one was pretty good. I was able to make the onions ahead of time, which helped with my meal timing. I didn't have white balsamic, so I used regular balsamic. The balsamic flavor was a bit strong, perhaps white balsamic has a lighter flavor.
morisot's Review