Green Beans with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Green Beans with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
Green Beans with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
In another case of less is more, at-their-peak green beans—an old favorite—are paired with a quick vinaigrette that sparkles with a generous amount of minced sweet onion.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard
  • 2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 4 g(17%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
  • Sodium 32 mg(1%)
  • Calories 83

Preparation Stir together onion, vinegar, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Marinate about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beans in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a large ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry. Whisk oil and parsley into onion mixture, then toss with beans. What to drink: Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel '07 or Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge '07 Cooks' note:Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealable bag. Bring to room temperature, then toss with vinaigrette just before serving.

Preparation Stir together onion, vinegar, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Marinate about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beans in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a large ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry. Whisk oil and parsley into onion mixture, then toss with beans. What to drink: Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel '07 or Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge '07 Cooks' note:Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealable bag. Bring to room temperature, then toss with vinaigrette just before serving.