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Caramelized Shallots and Walnuts





Yields
Makes 8 servings



Total Time
45 mins

This side dish is simultaneously sweet and savory, like a relish that's served warm. The crunchy walnuts and silky, smooth shallots work especially well with a beef rib roast.

Caramelized Shallots and Walnuts




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1/4 cup butter
 2 pounds shallots, trimmed and peeled
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1 cup walnut halves
 1 cup Vin Santo (Italian dessert wine*)
 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Step 1
1

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add shallots and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are well browned all over, about 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add walnuts, Vin Santo, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover, turn heat to medium-high, and cook until liquid is reduced and almost completely evaporated. Serve warm.

Step 3
3

* Vin Santo is sold at liquor stores; substitute Madeira, Marsala, Port, or any other sweet wine, if you prefer.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 4.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.