Best Green Beans W Toasted Walnuts And Dried Cherry Vinaigrette Recipes

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GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS AND DRIED-CHERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Green Beans With Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup minced shallot
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar plus 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus additional (for sprinkling)
1/3 cup dried tart cherry
1 1/2 lbs trimmed slender green beans (such as haricots verts)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • The technique: For crisp-tender vegetables, boil them quickly, then dump them into a bowl of ice water. The rapid boil cooks the veggies just enough; the ice water stops the cooking and intensifies the color of the vegetables.
  • Whisk first 6 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.
  • Fill large bowl with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with ice water; cool. Drain. (DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.).
  • Toss green beans, walnuts, and vinaigrette in large bowl. (DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Transfer to platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 267.2, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2, Protein 2.4

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS



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Super yummy dish that can be prepared in advance, and tossed with hot oil just before the dinner is served. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Tina

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 28.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

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