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Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe

Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe

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Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup minced shallots
3 tbsp plus 2 tsp sherry wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper plus additional (for sprinkling )
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
1 1/2 lb trimmed slender green beans (such as haricots verts)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted , chopped

Directions:

Whisk first 6 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.
Fill large bowl with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with ice water; cool. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
Toss green beans, walnuts, and vinaigrette in large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Transfer to platter and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.18 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.37g	22%
Sodium	414.99mg	17%
Potassium	95.85mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.19g	2%
Sugars	2.43g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	6%
Protein	2.54g	5%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	22.6mg	126%
Calcium	23.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.7 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.07g	22%
Sodium	319.49mg	17%
Potassium	73.79mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.99g	2%
Sugars	1.87g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	6%
Protein	1.96g	5%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	17.4mg	126%
Calcium	18mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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