Seared French Beans with Shallots and Hazelnut Pica

Name: Seared French Beans with Shallots and Hazelnut Picada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup stale bread cubes; 1/4 cup blanched, unsalted hazelnuts; 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 tsp. salt, divided; 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme; 1 lb. French beans or green beans, stem ends trimmed; 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots; 1 tsp. sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Toss bread cubes and hazelnuts in small bowl with 1 Tbs.
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oil, garlic, 1/2 tsp.
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salt, and 1/2 tsp.
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pepper.
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Transfer mixture to
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baking sheet, and bake 8 minutes, or until browned.
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Toss with thyme.
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Cool slightly, then transfer to food processor, and pulse into crumble.
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Meanwhile, toss together green beans, shallots, and remaining 2 Tbs.
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oil; season with remaining 1/2 tsp.
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salt and remaining 1/4 tsp.
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pepper, if desired.
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Transfer to baking sheet, and roast 8 to 10 minutes, or until crinkled.
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Transfer to bowl, and toss with sherry vinegar.
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Serve topped with breadcrumb mixture.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup stale bread cubes, 1/4 cup blanched, unsalted hazelnuts, 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Seared French Beans with Shallots and Hazelnut Picada 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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Seared French Beans with Shallots and Hazelnut Picada

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