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Name: French Beans with Roasted Figs, Thyme, and Rustic Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf walnut-raisin bread; 2 tbsp. walnut oil; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 3 lb. french green beans; 15 firm, ripe figs; 10 large fresh thyme sprigs; 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 c. sherry vinegar; 2 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts; 1 small shallot; 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 c. walnut oil; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 loaf walnut-raisin bread
2 tbsp. walnut oil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
3 lb. french green beans
15 firm, ripe figs
10 large fresh thyme sprigs
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. sherry vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped walnuts
1 small shallot
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. walnut oil
1/4 c. olive oil
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley

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To make croutons: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
On a baking sheet with sides, toss pieces of bread with walnut oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Bake 10 minutes, tossing once or twice, or until browned and crisp.
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Let cool.
5
Leave oven on.
6
To make beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add green beans.
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Cook 4 minutes, or until bright green and slightly tender; drain.
8
Refresh under cold water; drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
9
In a medium bowl, gently toss figs with thyme sprigs, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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On a baking sheet with sides, lay figs, cut side down, and roast 10 minutes, or until lightly caramelized and cooked through.
11
Cool on baking sheet.
12
To make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, walnuts, shallot, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper; gradually whisk in walnut and olive oils until blended.
13
In a large bowl, toss croutons, green beans, and parsley leaves with vinaigrette.
14
Arrange on plates, and top each with 3 roasted fig halves.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf walnut-raisin bread, 2 tbsp. walnut oil, 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, French Beans with Roasted Figs, Thyme, and Rustic Croutons falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Beans with Roasted Figs, Thyme, and Rustic Croutons

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