Here’s a New Way to Delight Your Green-Bean-Loving Guests

The dressing makes the dish. Jennifer Causey/TNS

The genius of this easy green bean recipe is in the dressing, which is made with savory oil that has also been used to fry shallots and garlic.

Steamed Green Beans With Rosemary-Garlic Vinaigrette and Fried Shallots

Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves 8

• 3 tablespoons grapeseed or avocado oil
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 cups sliced shallots (about 2 large), separated into rings
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Heat grapeseed (or avocado) oil, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the garlic is sizzling but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the garlic to a small bowl, leaving the oil in the pan. Discard the rosemary.

Add shallots to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using tongs, transfer the shallots to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving as much of the oil in the pan as possible. Season the shallots with 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Transfer the oil from the pan to a mini food processor. Add the garlic, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until smooth.

Toss the green beans with the dressing. Serve topped with the shallots.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 151 Calories, Total Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 167 mg, Potassium: 330 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 44 mcg, Calcium: 54 mg, Vitamin A: 1115 IU, Vitamin C: 15 mg.

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