Holiday Recipe Makeovers: Green Beans and Walnuts with Lemon Vinaigrette

Serves 8

A tasty alternative to green bean casserole with less sodium and calories than the traditional dish. The walnuts add healthy crunch and the vinaigrette really makes this dish pop. This is one of my go-to recipes during the holiday season - adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

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  • 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

  • 1/3 cup walnut oil or olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp. minced shallot

  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

  • 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Remove peel from lemon with vegetable peeler and cut into very fine strips.

  2. Cut lemon in half. Squeeze enough juice to measure 2 tablespoons and transfer to a small bowl.

  3. Whisk in mustard, then oil and shallot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Cook green beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 5—6 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

  5. Combine beans, walnuts, and lemon peel strands in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

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