Blistered Green Beans with Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette
Ingredients
The vinaigrette
-
¼
cup
walnuts, toasted and chopped small
-
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
-
1
tablespoon
red wine vinegar
-
1
teaspoon
dijon mustard
-
1
teaspoon
maple syrup
-
1
clove
garlic, pressed or minced
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
⅛
teaspoon
pepper
-
¼
cup
olive oil
The green beans
-
1
pound
fresh green beans, stem end snapped off
-
to taste
none
fresh basil, mint and chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl, adding olive oil gradually while whisking.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and add the green beans, cooking undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- Stir the beans and continue cooking until they are lightly blistered but still crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the beans to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
88
Total fat
6.9g
Total carbohydrates
6.5g
Total protein
1.9g
Sodium
112.7mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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