Green Beans With Walnuts And Shallot Crisps

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb large shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings (about 5)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted chopped (1/2 lb.)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 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.
• 4 spread shallots on paper towels to drain and cool and discard oil.
• 5 make green beans by cooking beans in large pot of boiling salted water 5 to 8 minutes, or until just tender and drain.
• 6 whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, and maple syrup in serving bowl, add green beans and toss to coat.
• 7 season with salt and pepper, top with shallot crisps and chopped walnuts, and serve.