Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans 
• 0.5 medium onion red yellow cut into 1/ wedges
• 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin 
• 4 servings salt and pepper 
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon honey 
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh minced
• 2 medium thin- garlic cloves 
• 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• aluminum foil
• tongs

Directions

1. Place rack in middle position, preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or Silpat.
2. Spread the beans and onions on the baking sheet.
3. Drizzle the beans with olive oil and use your hands to coat the beans evenly.
4. Sprinkle the beans with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, toss to coat, and distribute in an even layer.
5. Roast at 450°F for 10 minutes.
6. Make balsamic honey garlic mixture: While roasting the beans, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and garlic slices in a small bowl.
7. Brush beans with balsamic honey mixture, return to oven: After the beans and onions have roasted for 10 minutes, remove from oven.
8. Drizzle the balsamic honey mixture over the beans and onions; use tongs to coat evenly.
9. Put back in the oven and continue to roast until onions and beans are dark golden brown in spots and beans have started to shrivel, about 12-15 minutes longer.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with toasted chopped walnuts, and serve.