Green Bean Caesar
Elevate your side dishes with this vibrant and flavor-packed Green Bean Caesar recipe! Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then tossed in a luxuriously creamy Caesar-inspired dressing made with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. Featuring optional anchovies for a punch of umami and golden, crunchy croutons for texture, this dish is bursting with bold flavors while remaining light and refreshing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal quick side dish or a light main course that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or hearty salads. Perfect for your next dinner party or weeknight meal, this modern twist on a classic is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g green beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
- 60 g mayonnaise
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 liter water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in the boiling water for 3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the blanched green beans to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped anchovy fillets (if using), mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large serving bowl, combine the green beans with the Caesar dressing. Toss gently to coat the beans evenly.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the beans and add the croutons for crunch.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.7 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 6062 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 906 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1351 mg | 29% | |
*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.
