Haricots Verts With Toasted Walnuts And Chèvre Recipes

HARICOTS VERTS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS AND CHEVRE

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil.
• Cook the beans in the water until tender, 2-3 minutes.
• Drain and run under cold water to cool. Drain well.
• Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the walnuts.
• Add the walnut oil and the beans and cook, stirring to heat through, 2-3 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer the beans to a serving dish.
• Sprinkle the boat cheese over the top and serve.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH BROWNED GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large pan.
• Add in beans; cook 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• Melt butter in a pan over medium heat; add in garlic and shallots; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add ½ teaspoon salt, beans, rosemary, and pepper; cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water, drain.
• Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon. Add shallots to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Combine shallots and bacon in a large bowl. Add beans to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add beans, oil, vinegar, and salt to bacon mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley.