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GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON THYME VINAIGRETTE

  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 5 minutes
  • YIELDS: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed

These beans make an easy side dish and can be served warm or room temperature.

Instructions

FIRST In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice and zest, garlic, thyme, sugar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

NEXT Fill a large stock pot half full of cold water. Bring water to boil, add green beans, and ½ tablespoon salt. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in strainer and run cold water over to cool.

LAST Place beans in a large bowl and toss with vinaigrette. Beans can be made a day ahead or serve immediately.