Green Beans With Caramelized Onion Vinaigrette
Serves 8|
Hands-On Time:
15m
|
Total Time:
40m
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Directions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the onion, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes. Add the vinegar. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the remaining oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
- Transfer half the mixture to a blender and puree, then return to skillet.
- Meanwhile, cook the green beans with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt in boiling water until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a serving bowl, toss with the onion mixture, and sprinkle with the zest.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 199.26Calories From Fat 82%
- Calcium 40.67mg
- Carbohydrate 8.76g
- Cholesterol 3.76mg
- Fat 18.42g
- Fiber 3.59g
- Iron 1.19mg
- Protein 1.93mg
- Sat Fat 3.2g
- Sodium 147.01mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Blanching vegetables locks in flavor, texture, and color, and you don't have to worry about undercooking or overcooking.
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