# Bright and crunchy Thanksgiving green beans

Bright and crunchy green beans with a flavorful honey mustard vinaigrette, toasted almonds, and crispy onions.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb green beans, washed and trimmed
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 handful parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp agave (optional)
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- chili flakes (optional)
- 1 serving crispy onions

## Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt generously.
2. Add green beans and blanch until bright green and tender but still crisp.
3. Immediately transfer to an ice bath, then drain and dry well.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, Dijon, olive oil, and honey, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
5. Add the dried green beans, toasted almonds, and parsley and toss to combine.
6. Transfer to a serving platter and top with crispy onions.

## Equipment

- pot
- bowl
- whisk
- ice bath
- salad spinner

## Tips

- Prefer haricot verts if you can find them.
- Use honey or agave for the sweetener.
- Crispy onions can be store-bought.
- Make ahead: blanch and dry the green beans and whisk the dressing ingredients, store separately in the fridge. Before serving, let them reach room temp for 30 minutes, then toss.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dfh0Uq4Prv-/?mdxt=dmtzZTZ0ejZqZHk1
- Creator: Molly Moss
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/94204219-2c9b-415f-8aff-faea54d8a5ac
- Extracted: 2026-11-10

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