Green Beans with Walnuts and Shallot Crisps
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and texturally delightful recipe for Green Beans with Walnuts and Shallot Crisps! Tender-crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and tossed with buttery, toasted walnuts, creating a rich and nutty undertone. The pièce de résistance? Golden, crispy shallot rings, lightly coated in flour and fried to a delicate crunch, adding an irresistible layer of flavor and texture. This recipe is as eye-catching as it is delicious, making it the perfect choice for holiday tables or any dinner that calls for an elegant touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication, combining fresh ingredients with minimal effort. Pair it with roasted meats or serve it on its own as a vegetarian delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 2 large shallots
- 100 grams walnuts
- 30 grams all-purpose flour
- 45 milliliters olive oil
- 15 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 liters water
- 20 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Trim the ends off the green beans. Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Slice the shallots thinly into rings. Pat them dry with a paper towel and toss them in all-purpose flour, ensuring each ring is lightly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat 30 milliliters of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the floured shallots and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 15 grams of butter with the remaining 15 milliliters of olive oil over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly golden.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet with the toasted walnuts. Season with 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper and toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the beans through.
Transfer the green beans and walnuts to a serving dish. Top with the crispy shallots and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 418 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
