Green Beans Tomatoes and Candied Walnuts

Give your holiday green beans a delicious and colorful update with cherry tomatoes and candied walnuts. This is a tasty vegan side dish recipe that you can serve any time you have the ingredients on hand.
Give your holiday green beans a delicious and colorful update with cherry tomatoes and candied walnuts. This is a tasty vegan side dish recipe that you can serve any time you have the ingredients on hand.

Green Beans Tomatoes and Candied Walnuts

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions

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• 1-1/2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed

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• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

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• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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• 2/3 cup chopped candied walnuts

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• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

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1. Soak onions in iced water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

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2. Blanch beans in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes or until just tender.

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3. Submerge them in a large bowl of iced water to halt cooking. Drain and pat dry.

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4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until the skins start to wilt. Season with salt and pepper.

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5. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, to heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

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6. Add onions and walnuts, stirring to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley.

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