Garlic Vinaigrette over Green Beans

Derf's Note:

Mmmmmmmm Good green beans!! I have used this vinaigrette on salads also, it is very good. from Cooking light.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• ½ teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic , smashed
• 2 ½ lbs green beans , trimmed
• 1⁄3; cup toasted almond , sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions:

1. Vinaigrette: Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, (from lemon rind to garlic), stir to mix with a whisk.
2. Beans: Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water, 4 minutes or until crisp tender.
3. Drain well.
4. Place beans in a large bowl, add lemon mixture, toss well to coat.
5. Sprinkle with almonds and thyme.

Reviews

[Willbear]

These were great, I didn't have a lot of almonds so I used what was left of my pine nuts, and it was very good!

[Parrot Head Mama]

excellent! took a chance & had these on my xmas eve dinner menu...they were a hit! thanks for sharing!

[Laudee]

Gosh, Derf, this is a great green bean recipe! I used canned beans, and, omitted the almonds...They are soooo good! Definitely want to try the vinaigrette on salad greens...Bet that's good, too! Thanks so much for sharing...They were a big hit in my house!