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.
