Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 1.5 pounds green beans trimmed
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
• 4 cups thinly onion vertically sliced
• 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar white

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water, and drain well.
3. Place walnuts in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat 7 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently.
4. Remove walnuts from pan; set aside.
5. Add 4 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat.
6. Add onion and thyme to pan; cook 17 minutes or until onion is very tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove onion mixture from pan; keep warm.
8. Return pan to medium-high heat.
9. Add remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.
10. Add green beans; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
11. Add onion mixture and vinegar to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Sprinkle with nuts, salt, and pepper.
14. Serve immediately.