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Easy Green Beans with Lemon Dill Dressing

French green beans in a white oval platter with a tan trim tossed with dill.
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This easy green bean side dish recipe pops with tart lemon juice , flavorful sharp mustard, and fresh dill.  It can be eaten warm or cold.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard (I like spicy German mustard or dijon)
  • 1 Tbsp e.v. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and toss in green beans.  Cook for ~ 2 1/2 - 4 minutes or until desired tenderness.  Drain and toss in a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a small bowl or jar: mix lemon juice, sharp mustard, dill, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Toss green beans with dressing and add salt to taste.  Serve cold or warm.

Notes

  • Eating right away and don't want to blanch?  Just drain the green beans and toss with the dressing.
  • I like green crisp or al dente.  Cook them a little more if you want them softer.  Older green beans will naturally be tougher so they will need more cooking time than fresh green beans.