I can't believe I'm the first to rate this wonderful side dish. I've been making this dish for Thanksgiving ever since it was first published and every year it gets rave reviews and kudos for being a deliciously fresh alternative to the typical green bean fare served on Turkey Day. Of course I make it throughout the year too because it's my husband's favorite to eat and my favorite to make. It's a snap to prepare and an ideal dish to make ahead. I think it's even better after a day in the fridge to let the flavors all meld together! I haven't changed any ingredients but I am liberal with my measurements of the ingredients, often adding more tomatoes and more mustard and I always insist on french cut green beans because I like the overall texture better. I double the recipe for the holiday, but that is so easy to do!
Green Beans Niçoise
Make-ahead tip: The green beans and the tomato mixture can be prepared a day in advance; cover and chill separately. Toss before serving.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 68
- Calories from fat: 29%
- Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.4g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.6g
- Carbohydrate: 11.5g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Sodium: 213mg
- Calcium: 49mg
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 1 1/3 cups chopped plum tomato (about 3/4 pound)
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Place beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 5 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
- Combine tomato and remaining ingredients; pour the mixture over beans, and toss to coat.
Green Beans Niçoise Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: French
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Summer, Christmas, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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