GREEN BEANS WITH PICKLED ONION RELISH

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. green beans, trimmed
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 5 fresh thyme sprigs
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Fill bowl with ice and cold water. Cook beans in salted boiling water just until crisp-tender about 6-8 minutes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water until cool. Drain well, then pat dry with kitchen towels. Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap beans in several layers of paper towels, enclose in large resealable bag and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

Combine 2 cups water, cider vinegar, and next 6 ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add onions, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until onions are wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool uncovered to room temperature. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill onion mixture. Before using, drain liquid, discard thyme, cloves and bay leaf and bring to room temperature. Whisk oil, syrup and chopped thyme in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add green beans and drained onions, toss to coat.