Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Green Beans with Garlic Vinaigrette

This easy recipe makes an elegant side dish for company, with hardly any effort at all on your part!

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove; set aside.

Trim the ends from 1 and 1/4 pounds green beans, then cook in boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sliced almonds (which you can toast first, if you like), and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme.

You'll have 6 servings of 1 cup and 60 calories each.

Cost:
green beans $1.45
thyme $2.49

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