Green Beans with White Wine and Garlic Vinaigrette
Elevate your side dish game with these bright and flavorful Green Beans with White Wine and Garlic Vinaigrette! Featuring tender-crisp green beans tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from fragrant garlic, tangy white wine, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey sweetness, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley (optional) add a burst of freshness, making this dish an ideal complement to roasted meats or a light vegetarian entrée. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant side is not only quick to prepare but also highly versatile—serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature for a dish that’s as flexible as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or potlucks, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 milliliters white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they are bright green and just tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
In a small skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool for a minute.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the sautéed garlic and white wine mixture, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Place the cooled green beans in a serving bowl and pour the vinaigrette over them. Toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1331 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1140 mg | 24% | |
*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.
