Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
  • 3 tablespoons walnut (or vegetable oil, divided)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 3 large shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons panko crumbs

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, toss the green beans with 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the beans on the prepared baking sheet and roast until lightly caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • While the beans are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of walnut oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until soft and just beginning to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the chopped walnuts, stir to coat and cook until the nuts begin to release a toasted aroma, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add about 3/4 of the walnut-shallot mixture to the green beans, toss to combine and transfer to an oven-proof serving dish.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan with the rest of the walnuts. Add the panko, combine well and spread the mixture over the green beans.
  • Return the beans to the oven just long enough to toast the topping, 3 to 5 minutes.