Sauteed Green Beans with Dijon Dressing

These flavorful green beans have always been one of my favorite side dishes. Quick, easy and delicious!

4 Servings

Total Time:  16 min

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound green beans
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red onion, medium dice
• 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Pinch of salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil, add green beans and steam for about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until they become fragrant, about 2 minutes, then transfer them to a small bowl to cool.

Add 2 tbps oil to skillet. When hot add onion and garlic and cook just until opaque. Add the parsley and walnuts and stir to combine.

In another small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, vinegar and mustard. Add the onion and garlic to the beans, season with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing to coat all. Serve warm or at room temperature.