Garlic Vinaigrette Over Green Beans

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1/3 cup toasted almond, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Recipe

• 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.