Ingredients
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kosher salt, for well-salted water (1 Tbsp per quart)
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3/4 lb green beans or 3/4 lb yellow beans, trimmed
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons shallots, minced
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1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped
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2 teaspoons walnut oil
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salt, to taste
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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2 ounces fresh goat cheese (2/3 cup) or 2 ounces chevre cheese, crumbled (2/3 cup)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Cook the beans in the water until tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Drain and run under cold water to cool. Drain well.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the walnuts.
- Add the walnut oil and the beans and cook, stirring to heat through, 2-3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer the beans to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the boat cheese over the top and serve.