Butter-Roasted Green Beans with Tart Cherries, Almonds and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.5 kg) green beans
• Trimmed 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced shallots
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• melted 2 tbsp (30 mL) grainy mustard
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tsp (10 mL) honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated orange zest
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pitted sour cherries
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted slivered almonds
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh chives
• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss together green beans, shallots, butter, mustard, thyme, honey, orange zest, salt and pepper.
• Arrange in Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Roaster; sprinkle cherries over top.
• Cover and roast for 12 minutes. Uncover and roast for 8 to 10 minutes or until beans are tender-crisp and cherries have softened.
• Sprinkle with goat cheese, almonds and chives before serving.
• Tip: Substitute chopped pecans or hazelnuts for almonds if desired. Finish with a squeeze of lemon for an extra-tart finish.