Citrus Haricots Verts
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and zesty Citrus Haricots Verts recipe. Bright, tender-crisp French green beans are perfectly blanched and then tossed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette made with a blend of orange and lemon zest, fresh juices, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch that complements the refreshing flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is as quick as it is impressive, making it the perfect addition to your dinner table or holiday feast. Serve it warm or chilled for a versatile side that's bursting with flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams haricots verts (French green beans, trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
Add the haricots verts to the boiling water and cook for 2-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the haricots verts to the ice bath immediately to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the citrus vinaigrette.
Add the cooled haricots verts to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the haricots verts and toss gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the haricots verts to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top.
Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving for a cooler salad-style side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1304 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
