Haricots Verts with Goat Cheese and Warm Dressing
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and sophisticated recipe for Haricots Verts with Goat Cheese and Warm Dressing. Perfectly blanched haricots verts (thin green beans) are tossed in a tangy, honey-kissed warm dressing made with sautéed shallots, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar, then topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese and crunchy toasted slivered almonds. The combination of textures and flavors creates an irresistible balance of fresh, savory, and nutty notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant dish is an ideal accompaniment for dinner parties or holiday feasts, but simple enough for a quick weeknight upgrade. Serve it warm for the ultimate comforting yet refined side dish experience! Keywords: haricots verts recipe, goat cheese, warm dressing, easy vegetable side dish, holiday side dish.
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Ingredients
- 450 grams haricots verts (thin green beans)
- 100 grams goat cheese, crumbled
- 50 grams slivered almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and blanch for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again thoroughly and set aside.
Step 2
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and sauté for 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk together and let the warm dressing simmer gently for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 5
In a large bowl, toss the blanched haricots verts with the warm dressing until evenly coated.
Step 6
Transfer the dressed haricots verts to a serving platter. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted slivered almonds over the top.
Step 7
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (750.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1153.9 |
| Total Fat 91.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 53.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2971.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.3g | |
| Protein 38.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 464.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1480.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories