Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans stems ends snapped off
  • 1 each red onion cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme freshly and finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic or as needed, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted

Method

  • Place the oven rack to the middle.
  • Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
  • Line a large baking sheet with the tin foil.
  • Spread the green beans and onion wedges on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the beans and onions, sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste, toss to coat by hands.
  • Arrange the green beans and onions in an even single layer.
  • Roast 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile add the vinegar, honey, thyme, and garlic in a small bowl, mix until well combined.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the beans and onions, with tongs stir the green beans and onions until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the beans and onions in a even single layer again.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven, and keep roasting until the beans and onions are deeply golden brown in spots and have started to shrivel, about 11 minutes.
  • Season with more salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
  • Place onto a serving platter.
  • Top with toasted walnuts.
  • Serve and enjoy!