Green Beans with Warm Dijon Vinaigrette

The Warm Dijon Vinaigrette transforms simple green beans into beans fit for company!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
• ½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon Spice Islands® Sea Salt
• 5 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To blanch beans, fill a large stock pot half-way with water. Leave enough room for the beans. Bring to a boil over high heat; add beans and return to a full boil. Boil beans 5 minutes. Drain beans and immediately place in large bowl filled with ice water. Let sit 3 minutes; drain thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towel. Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together vinegar, sugar, onion, garlic, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk in 4 tablespoons oil slowly; set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet. Add beans and saute 3 three minutes. Add vinaigrette; stir beans to coat and saute an additional 3 minutes or until heated through. Transfer beans to serving platter; top with almonds and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.