String Beans In Walnut And Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipes

Steps:

• Place 5 cups of water to boil with salt, once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove from the heat and add the string beans to the water for about 5 minutes. Strain the string beans through a colander and run under cold water.
• In a large bowl, whisk the shallots, mustard and vinegar together. Add the string beans and some salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature, drizzled with a little extra-virgin olive oil, if you like.

Steps:

• Boil 12 ounces each green beans and yellow wax beans until tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Toast 1/2 cup chopped walnuts with 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt, pepper and sugar in a skillet with olive oil,5 minutes; remove to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil, 3 sliced garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons chopped marjoram to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until softened, 1 minute. Stir in the beans, season with salt and pepper and top with the walnuts.

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• In a bowl whisk together the mustard, the vinegar, and salt to taste, add the oils in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Stir in the tarragon.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
• Cook Romano beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and tender, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, mix vinegar, mustard, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl to combine. Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to come together.
• Add walnuts and Romano beans to dressing. Finely zest lemon over beans and add parsley. Season with salt and lots of pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with more oil.

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and the beans. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Place beans in a bowl with the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and olives. Mix well and chill. Serve with the tomatoes and olives.

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• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the beans, reduce the heat to moderate, cover, and cook until crisp tender-about 5 minutes. Drain the bean in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a serving bowl.
• Blend the walnuts, green onions, parsley, dill, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Spoon over the beans and toss well. Refrigerate, tightly covered, for about 1 hour. This will keep up to 24 hours.
• Just before serving, garnish with the radishes and parsley, if desired. Serve as a side dish or a light luncheon dish with cheese and a crusty bread. Enjoy!

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• Vinaigrette: Whisk together ingredients and season to tate with salt and pepper.
• Green Beans: Blanch beans in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain and plunge into ice water. Drain well. Toss, red pepper and onions with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

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• The technique: For crisp-tender vegetables, boil them quickly, then dump them into a bowl of ice water. The rapid boil cooks the veggies just enough; the ice water stops the cooking and intensifies the color of the vegetables.
• Whisk first 6 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.
• Fill large bowl with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with ice water; cool. Drain. (DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.).
• Toss green beans, walnuts, and vinaigrette in large bowl. (DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Transfer to platter and serve.

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.
• Fill large bowl with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with ice water; cool. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
• Toss green beans, walnuts, and vinaigrette in large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Transfer to platter and serve.