**Caramelized Green Beans with Walnuts: A Symphony of Savory and Sweet Flavors**
Welcome to a culinary journey where the humble green bean takes center stage, transformed into a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds. Our caramelized green beans with walnuts recipe is a symphony of savory and sweet flavors, a perfect balance of textures, and a feast for the eyes. This versatile dish can be served as a vibrant side dish or as a standalone vegetarian main course. Join us as we explore the delightful world of caramelized green beans, unveiling the secrets behind their irresistible charm. In addition to the classic caramelized green beans with walnuts recipe, we'll also introduce you to variations such as green beans with garlic and almonds, green beans with bacon, and green beans with lemon and herbs. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your green bean experience to new heights.
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
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
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
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND ALMONDS
Tyler Florence's Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Almonds recipe for Food Network is a holiday meal essential.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large high sided skillet with some water, adding enough to be just shy of the rim of the pan by about 1 inch. Place over high heat and bring up to boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans and then run them under some cold water to stop them from cooking. Reserve the beans while you start the onions.
- Return the skillet you cooked the beans in to the cook top over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast stirring every now and then until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and reserve. Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter and olive oil and heat until the butter has melted. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook stirring frequently until the onions caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the thyme, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the cooked cooled green beans and almonds, and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS AND WALNUTS
Yield serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of slightly salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3 minutes; drain and set aside. Put a skillet over medium heat and add a 3-count of oil. Sauté the shallots for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and get some color. Add the walnuts and cook for 3 more minutes, tossing frequently, until the nuts get toasty. Add the green beans; season with salt and pepper. Toss it all together; then give a squeeze of lemon juice and hit it with the parsley. It's good, tasty, and simple.
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Nut Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Pecan Green Bean Christmas Eve Shallot Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Spread out pecans on a rimmed sheet pan and bake in oven until pale golden on inside, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop.
- Have ready a colander submerged in a large bowl of ice water. Cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a large slotted spoon and/or tongs, transfer beans to colander in ice water to stop cooking, then drain well and dry on towels.
- Heat butter in a 12- to 14-inch deep heavy skillet (preferably straight-sided) over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add shallot and cook, stirring until pale golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in sugar until almost dissolved, then cook pecans, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add green beans, kosher salt, and pepper, and sauté beans, turning them with tongs, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans. Remove the ends of the beans and any strings that may be present.
- Caramelize the green beans in a hot skillet. This will give them a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.
- Add the walnuts and cook until toasted. This will add a nutty flavor and texture to the dish.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the green beans immediately. They can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Conclusion:
Caramelized green beans with walnuts is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The green beans are tender and slightly sweet, while the walnuts add a nutty flavor and texture. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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