Green Beans With Walnuts And Shallot Crisps Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet over medium heat; cook walnuts in oil for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add beans, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS AND SHALLOT CRISPS

Steps:

• Make Shallot Crisps by spreading shallot rings on paper towel, sprinkle with salt, and cover with another paper towel then let them stand 10 minutes. Blot excess moisture from shallots.
• Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat, add shallots and fry 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Pour shallots and oil through fine mesh strainer, or remove shallots with slotted spoon.
• Spread shallots on paper towels to drain and cool and discard oil.
• Make Green Beans by cooking beans in large pot of boiling salted water 5 to 8 minutes, or until just tender and 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.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Trim the stem end off the green beans. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
• Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink and rinse with very cold water until cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point, up to 4 hours ahead.)
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and serve immediately.