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Haricots Verts with Pickled Shallots

Serves 8
Time 35 min
Prevent flavor fatigue at your meal by providing side dishes that have punches of acidity — like these simple yet sophisticated haricot verts. Tossed with an orange-almond vinaigrette and topped with pickled shallots and Fresno chiles (if you like a little heat), they also look stunning on the plate. To make this dairy-free, substitute olive oil or a vegan buttery spread for sautéing the beans.
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Ingredients
  • Quick-Pickled Shallots
  • 4 large shallots, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 small red beet, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Orange-Almond Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For assembly:
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound haricot verts, trimmed
  • 2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced (optional)
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Method

For the pickled shallots: Add sliced shallots to a nonreactive metal bowl. Combine ¾ cup water, vinegar, beet, sugar and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat; stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour brine over shallots and allow to stand at room temperature until cooled. Recipe makes 1 cup pickled shallots. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to two weeks.

For the vinaigrette: Heat olive oil in a 10-inch stainless steel skillet over medium heat until shimmering; add almonds and cook stirring frequently, until golden, about 4–5 minutes. Add orange juice and thyme; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat off and stir in the shallot, sherry vinegar, and salt and pepper; transfer to a small bowl and wipe out the skillet.

For assembly: Heat butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the beans to the skillet. Using tongs, distribute them in an even layer; cover and cook until the beans are bright green and still crisp, about 3 minutes.

Uncover and increase heat to high; season with salt and pepper. Cook until beans are tender and just starting to brown, 2–3 minutes, using tongs to occasionally move beans around. Transfer beans to a serving dish, pour the vinaigrette over and toss to combine. Top with pickled shallots and Fresno chiles (if using) and serve immediately.

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  • Quick-Pickled Shallots
  • 4 large shallots, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 small red beet, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Orange-Almond Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For assembly:
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound haricot verts, trimmed
  • 2 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced (optional)
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Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.