Lemon-Dill Green Beans

Serves: 4, 1 cup serving size

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Ingredients:

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. Meanwhile, whisk dill, shallot, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat.
3. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.

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