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Roasted Beets and Charred Green Beans

Author Kristen Kish

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds small to medium-size red beets
  • 8 thyme sprigs
  • 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2-1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tsp. black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil, divided
  • 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed, divided
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced on a mandoline
  • Roasted hazelnuts, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss together beets, thyme sprigs, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a roasting pan or baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake in a preheated oven until beets are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove foil and let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel cooled beets and cut them into wedges. Discard thyme sprigs.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high until smoking. Add half of the haricots verts in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, until charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat the process; with 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil and remaining haricots verts. Sprinkle beans with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Toss together beets, haricots verts, vinegar, sugar, mustard, oregano, chopped thyme, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Stir together shallots and the remaining 1/2 cup grapeseed oil in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried shallots to paper towels to drain. Top salad with fried shallots; garnish with hazelnuts and parsley.
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