Tangy Green Beans
Brighten up your next meal with these irresistible Tangy Green Beans, a zesty side dish that’s both simple and bursting with flavor! Fresh green beans are blanched to perfection, locking in their vibrant color and tender-crisp texture, then tossed in a tangy vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of garlic. For those who love a touch of heat, optional red chili flakes add just the right kick. This quick 20-minute recipe is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet, making it a versatile side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve these green beans alongside roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or your favorite vegetarian mains for a dish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1.5 L water
- 12 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil in a large pot and add a pinch of salt.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
While the green beans are boiling, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding ice cubes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the blanched green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for a few minutes, then drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to make the tangy vinaigrette.
Add the cooled green beans to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss until the beans are evenly coated.
Let the green beans sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.
Transfer the tangy green beans to a serving dish and enjoy as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1374 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1109 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.
