Rec: Green Beans with Balsamic Glazed Onions (m)
The green beans are coated in a mustard viniagrette. I think this may fit your daughters request....(I use the frozen pearl onions to save time....)
Green Beans with Balsmic-Glazed Onions
Serves 4
"In this recipe, the natural sugar in
balsamic vinegar caramelizes the pearl onions
and adds a touch of sweetness to the
mustard-vinegar sauce."
1 pound pearl onions or one 16-ounce bag
frozen pearl onions, thawed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1-1/2 pounds green beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large saucepan of boiling water, blanch
the fresh onions, if using, for 1 minute.
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
Using a small sharp knife, trim the root
ends and slip off the skins.
Heat the oven to 400 Degrees F. In a small
stainless-steel saucepan, combine 2
tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, the
butter, vegetable oil, thyme, and 1/4
teaspoon of the pepper and stir over
moderately low heat until the butter is
melted. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the
fresh or frozen onions,and toss to coat.
Spread the onions in a single layer on a
baking sheet and roast, stirring often, until
evenly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted
water, cook the green beans until tender,
about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold
water, and drain well.
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil,
mustard, the remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic
vinegar, the salt, and the remaining 1/2
teaspoon pepper.
Remove the onions from the oven and reduce
the oven temperature to 350 Degrees F. Add
the green beans and onions to the dressing
and toss well.
Transfer the vegetables to a large casserole.
Cover and bake until heated through, about
20 minutes.
Recipe of Bob Chambers
From "The Italian Collection," Food & Wine Books
Make It Ahead
The recipe can be prepared through step 5 up
to a day ahead; cover the casserole and
refrigerate. Return to room temperature
before baking.
Thanks again to Gay for tracking this recipe down for me!!! One of our favorites~!!!!