Lemon-Dill Green Beans

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This lemon and dill vinaigrette is a natural complement to green beans. It's also great tossed with steamed asparagus or drizzled over sliced fresh tomatoes. To make this recipe serve 10, multiply all the ingredients by 2 1/2: Use 2 1/2 pounds green beans, 3 tablespoons dill, 2 1/2 tablespoons each shallot, oil and lemon juice, 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 cup each

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk dill, shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.

    lemon dill green beans

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

74 Calories
4g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 74
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 823IU 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Folate 39mcg 10%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Potassium 178mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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