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Green Beans with Lemon and Cumin Vinaigrette

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  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 4
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Christmas dinner can never be complete without plenty of sides for your turkey, pork or chicken main course. That is why today I’d like to share this delicious and simple recipe. Green beans with lemon and cumin vinaigrette is a simple alternative for a quick meal during the week, but it also makes a great dish for special occasions. If you love green beans, don’t hesitate to add this side to your holiday menu.
by Erica Dinho
Updated Sep 28, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of green beans, deveined and without the tips
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves, mashed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

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    1
    Using a fork, beat the lemon juice with the oil, cumin and garlic.
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    2
    Boil water in a large pot. Add the green beans and cook for 8 minutes or until they are tender. Remove and place on the tray.
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    3
    Sprinkle salt and pepper. Check that the quality is to your liking and add the vinaigrette and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    To get all the juice from the lemon, submerge it in hot water for 7 minutes before squeezing.

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More About This Recipe

  • Christmas dinner can never be complete without plenty of sides for your turkey, pork or chicken main course. That is why today I’d like to share this delicious and simple recipe. Green beans with lemon and cumin vinaigrette is a simple alternative for a quick meal during the week, but it also makes a great dish for special occasions. If you love green beans, don’t hesitate to add this side to your holiday menu.
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