Green Beans With Toasted Hazelnuts

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup hazelnuts - (abt 3 oz) coarsely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds slender green beans trimmed
• 1/4 cup butter - (1/2 stick) room temperature
• 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place hazelnuts in small nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. (Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let beans stand in colander.)

Melt butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add beans and vinegar; toss to coat and heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

This recipe yields 6 servings.