Monday, February 7, 2011

Green Beans with Orange and Hazelnuts


Myth-Buster Recipe. Salted boiling water helps blanched veggies retain their structure and nutrients and doesn't add much sodium. Substitute olive oil for hazelnut oil, if it's easier.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1/4  cup  hazelnuts
  • 1/4  cup  salt
  • 1  pound  green beans, trimmed
  • 1  tablespoon  thin orange rind strips
  • 2  teaspoons  roasted hazelnut oil
  • 1/8  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes; stir once. Turn nuts out onto a towel. Roll up towel; rub off skins. Chop nuts.
3. Combine 2 quarts water and 1/4 cup salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add beans; cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Place in a serving bowl. Add nuts, rind, oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; toss well to coat.

cooking light april 2010

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