# Steamed Haricot verts in a Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

This dish features steamed green beans dressed in a lemon thyme vinaigrette, perfect for a buffet as it can be prepared ahead of time and served at room temperature.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- jar

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgjoJMgOpT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/665bcefc-6413-4044-be31-1552e4340558
- Extracted: 2026-03-31

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