Citrus Haricots Verts

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and zesty Citrus Haricots Verts recipe. Bright, tender-crisp French green beans are perfectly blanched and then tossed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette made with a blend of orange and lemon zest, fresh juices, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch that complements the refreshing flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is as quick as it is impressive, making it the perfect addition to your dinner table or holiday feast. Serve it warm or chilled for a versatile side that's bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams haricots verts (French green beans, trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.

Step 2

Add the haricots verts to the boiling water and cook for 2-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the haricots verts to the ice bath immediately to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the citrus vinaigrette.

Step 5

Add the cooled haricots verts to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the haricots verts and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 6

Transfer the haricots verts to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds on top.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving for a cooler salad-style side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(616.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	582.5

Total Fat 40.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1326.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 256.3mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1303.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 32.7%