Green Beans with Basil Vinaigrette

Categories: Vegetables- Beans

Ingredients

• 2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
• 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin slices
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
2. Process vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a blender until smooth. With blender running, pour oil through top opening in a slow, steady stream, and process until sooth.
3. Combine beans, bell pepper strips, and onion.

4. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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