Green Beans
with Charred Onions
Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 pound green beans or haricots
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2 medium sweet onions, such as
Vidalia or Walla
1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1½ tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive
oil
¼ teaspoon Maldon or flaky sea salt
DIRECTIONS
1.
With a sauce pan
on heat, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the beans and blanch
until Crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool under cold
running water;
Drain well.
2. Portion the onions in half,
lengthwise and trim off the ends. Cut lengthwise into ½-inch-wide slices. Heat
a dry 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the onions
and sauté until charred in spots but still crunchy, 5 to 6 minutes. During the
last minute or so, add the beans, stirring and tossing to warm them through.
3. Remove from heat and
Transfer the beans and onions to a large bowl. Whisk the balsamic vinegar,
orange juice, and oil together in a small bowl. Pour over the beans and onions,
tossing to coat. Let stand for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour, just your
choice, but before serving. Sprinkle the beans with salt and serve.
