Green Beans with Walnuts and Shallot Crisps
Shallot crisps are the star attraction here and can be made in advance. In a tightly sealed jar, they will keep at room temperature for 2 weeks--but you'd better hide the jar.
Ingredients
Shallot Crisps
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5 large shallots (1/2 pound), peeled and sliced into thin rings
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
Green Beans
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2 pounds green beans, trimmed
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 cup toasted chopped walnuts (1/2 pound)
Directions
1.
To make Shallot Crisps: Spread shallot rings on paper towel, sprinkle with salt, and cover with another paper towel. Let stand 10 minutes. Blot excess moisture from shallots.
2.
Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and fry 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
3.
Pour shallots and oil through fine mesh strainer, or remove shallots with slotted spoon. Spread shallots on paper towels to drain and cool. Discard oil. Store shallots in jar, if desired.
4.
To make Green Beans: Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water 5 to 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain. Whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, and maple syrup in serving bowl. Add green beans, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Shallot Crisps and chopped walnuts, and serve.
Nutrition information
Calories 253, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Sodium 291 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, Sugars 9 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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