Recipe Details
Ingredients
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ice as needed
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1poundfresh green beans, trimmed
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1 ½tablespoonsolive oil
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1tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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1teaspoonDijon mustard
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zest of 1/2 lemon
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1pinchsugar, or more to taste
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2ouncessoft goat cheese, crumbled
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¼cuptoasted sliced almonds
Cooking Directions
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Make an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water, and set aside.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add green beans, and blanch until just tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes (do not overcook). Drain green beans, and immediately add to ice bath to stop cooking; set aside.
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Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar together in a small bowl.
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Drain green beans well and pat dry with a paper towel to avoid diluting the dressing. Place into a bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat.
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Transfer tossed green beans to a serving dish. Garnish with goat cheese and almonds.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories170 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g |
16% |
| Saturated Fat 4g |
20% |
| Cholesterol 11mg |
4% |
| Sodium 111mg |
5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10g |
4% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g |
16% |
| Protein 6g |
13% |
| Potassium 300mg |
6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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