Steamed Haricot verts in a Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. 4Add the beans and boil for 3 minutes only!
  5. 5Add the beans and boil for 3 minutes only!
  6. 6Add the beans and boil for 3 minutes only!
  7. 7Drain and add to a cold water bath or simply run them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  8. 8Drain and add to a cold water bath or simply run them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  9. 9Drain and add to a cold water bath or simply run them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  10. 10Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining one part extra-virgin olive oil with one part of fresh lemon juice.
  11. 11Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining one part extra-virgin olive oil with one part of fresh lemon juice.
  12. 12Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining one part extra-virgin olive oil with one part of fresh lemon juice.
  13. 13Season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme leaves.
  14. 14Season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme leaves.
  15. 15Season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme leaves.
  16. 16Shake well in a jar.
  17. 17Shake well in a jar.
  18. 18Shake well in a jar.
  19. 19Pour as much vinaigrette as you want over the beans.
  20. 20Pour as much vinaigrette as you want over the beans.
  21. 21Pour as much vinaigrette as you want over the beans.
  22. 22Check for seasoning.
  23. 23Check for seasoning.
  24. 24Check for seasoning.
  25. 25Garnish with lemon slices and lemon zest.
  26. 26Garnish with lemon slices and lemon zest.
  27. 27Garnish with lemon slices and lemon zest.

Ingredients

  • Haricot verts
  • Haricot verts
  • Haricot verts
  • salted water
  • salted water
  • salted water
  • 1 part extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 part extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 part extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 part fresh lemon juice
  • 1 part fresh lemon juice
  • 1 part fresh lemon juice
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • fresh thyme leaves
  • fresh thyme leaves
  • fresh thyme leaves
  • lemon slices
  • lemon slices
  • lemon slices
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest

Equipment

large potjar

Tips

  • Blanch green beans the day before.
  • Make the vinaigrette the day before.
  • Do not dress the beans with vinaigrette ahead of time to maintain their vibrant color.