QUICK & EASY: GREEN BEANS WITH DILL & MUSTARD, Vegan, low salt, low preservatives

Who knew green beans a la Ina Garten could taste so fine?

 updated 4/25;1st posted 2018

Green beans in a sophisticated mustard dill sauce will please the crowds. 

UK grown green beans are fatter than Kenyan 'fine' beans and a little more substantial but also less expensive.

Whether steamed and served warm or cold in a salad, they are a sweet crunchy treat, especially with a piquant dressing that elevates them from veryday to something elegant and special. 

Green Beans in Mustard-Dill sauce comes from the incomparable Ina Garten, one of 67's favourite tv chefs.  67 first had it at Ina's table many years ago in the States; it was a delight to be reminded of how wonderful it was.  

The beans are cooked al dente and served cold. The dressing is a little sharp and could be more suitable for adults than kids but some adventurous children might  find them to their taste.  

They are perfect accompaniment to cold meats and makes a splendidly tasty vegan side. 

Cost: £2.50 (2025, depending on beans)
Serves: 6 (recipe doubles easily) 

Ingredients:
   340gm/12oz green beans
  
   1/4 cup olive oil
   1 tbsp Dijon mustard
   1 tbsp white wine vinegar
   1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
   1/8 tsp coarse black coarsely ground pepper

Method:

1. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil
2. Remove tops and tails of beans; when water is boiling, add beans; as soon as water returns to the boil, cook 4 mins, no more 
3. Prepare a bowl of ice water
4. The beans are ready when they are cooked but still have a bit of bite to them.  Remove with slotted spoon or spider and plunge immediately into the ice bath.
5. Cool, drain, pat dry with paper towels.   This step can be prepared ahead; cover and refrigerate.

When ready to serve:

1. Let the beans to come to room temperature
2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the beans
3. Leftovers will be fine the next day

 Comments:
'Ina Garten does it again. Yummily!' Retired writer

Tips:

If you liked this, you will probably also like Green Bean, Mushroom & Nut Salad 

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