French Beans with Roasted Figs, Thyme, and Rustic Croutons Recipe

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.
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Cool on baking sheet.
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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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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.

French Beans with Roasted Figs, Thyme, and Rustic Croutons

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