Green Beans with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Servings
6Serving size
4 ounces green beansThis recipe can easily be multiplied. This recipe keeps well but the beans will turn gray-green in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
| 2 Tbsp. White wine vinegar |
| 2 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp Water |
| 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard |
| 2 tsp.. Honey |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 2 quart Water |
| 24 ounces Green beans (trimmed at ends) |
| 4 quart Ice water |
Instructions
Place in the refrigerator to chill. Whisk occasionally.
Place the water in a medium stock pot and set a steamer basket inside the pot.
Place the pot on the range over high heat.
When the water begins to boil reduce the heat to medium and steam the green beans until they turn bright green and are slightly tender.
This will take about 10 minutes.
Remove them from the heat and place in the ice water for about 10 minutes.
Remove and shake dry and then add to the cold vinaigrette.
Toss for about 2 minutes until coated well.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
The sweet-spicy honey and mustard vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the sweet, crunchy blanched green beans. This recipe goes with almost anything – grilled salmon, a turkey burger, or even perfect to take to your next potluck or barbecue.
The best part? Another two points on your Med Diet Score: one from the legumes and another from the olive oil. Great food that just happens to be great for you.