Easy Green Bean Recipes

Green Beans with Shallot Dressing

Fresh green beans are steamed and then drizzled with a light shallot-Dijon dressing.

Steaming is one of the most healthful ways to cook vegetables.

If you’re new to cooking fresh green beans using this method, or just need a refresher check out: how to steam vegetables for tips.

For this fresh green bean recipe you will need:

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

2 large shallots, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chicken broth

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

How to steam green beans:

Place beans in a steamer basket over boiling water.

Cover and steam steam until tender.

To make the vinaigrette recipe:

In a serving bowl whisk together shallots, broth, vinegar and mustard.

Toss the steamed beans with the dressing.

Season green beans with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

This green bean recipe serves 4.

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