Sunshine Community Gardens

Green Beans with Walnuts and Tarragon

1. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice, and set aside.
2. Bring a large covered pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and add beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately plunge beans in bowl with cold water and ice to stop cooking process. When the beans are cool, drain again and set aside.
3. Heat the walnut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When the oil is warm, add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the green beans and tarragon to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are hot, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer beans to a platter and sprinkle the chopped walnuts over them.

Recipe courtesy of Renee Fleishman