Baked Green Beans with Red Onions and Walnuts
4 servings
15 minutes
Baked green beans with red onion and walnuts is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the crunchy freshness of beans, the delicate sweetness of caramelized onions, and the deep nutty aroma of walnuts. This dish can be seen as a modern take on traditional vegetable sides, where flavor balance is achieved with balsamic vinegar and honey. Baking at high temperatures makes the beans rich and slightly roasted while the onions gain a light sweetness that highlights the overall richness of flavors. It can be served as a light standalone dish or as an elegant side to meat and fish. Perfect for festive dinners or everyday menus when you crave something healthy and unusual.
1
Preheat the oven to 230 degrees. Line the baking sheet with foil.
2
Trim the ends of the beans and place them on a baking sheet. Slice the onion into thin segments and add it to the beans. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well. Season with salt and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Green beans: 500 g
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix vinegar, honey, thyme, and minced garlic.
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Chopped fresh thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 0.5 clove
4
Remove the beans from the oven, drizzle with vinaigrette, mix well, and return to the oven for another 12-15 minutes until cooked and golden brown.
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Chopped fresh thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 0.5 clove
5
Salt and pepper, transfer to a plate and sprinkle with nuts.
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Roasted walnuts: 40 g