Serves 8
1 pound green beans, fresh, trimmed and cut in half
2 cups good quality croutons
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped, fresh
Zest of 1 lemon
In a medium saucepan, blanch the beans in boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt for 2-4 minutes. Drain in colander and immediately run cold water over the beans to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
In a 325 degree F oven, toast walnuts on baking sheet for 2-5 minutes to bring out flavor and cool. Make dressing (recipe follows).
In a large bowl, toss green beans with dressing. Add lemon zest, Parmesan, croutons and walnuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white onion chopped finely or grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped finely
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whisk ingredients together and add to green beans.
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