Green Beans in Walnut Vinaigrette

Servings: 6 | Serving size: 4 ounces green beans

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied. This recipe keeps well but the beans will turn gray-green in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot (finely minced)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. pure walnut extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. honey
• 2 quarts water
• 1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans (trimmed at ends)
• 4 quarts ice water

Combine the shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, walnut extract, salt, and honey in a mixing bowl.

Add the oil while whisking to blend completely.

Chill completely, whisking occasionally.

Place the water in a medium stock pot and set a steamer basket inside the pot.

Place the pot on the range over high heat.

When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium and steam the green beans until they turn bright green and are slightly tender. This will take about 10 minutes.

Remove them from the heat and place in the ice water for about 10 minutes.

Remove and shake dry and then add the green beans to the cold vinaigrette.

Toss for about 2 minutes until coated well.

Serve.