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Shallot Citrus Green Beans served cold after being quickly marinated in a light agave lime dressing with shaved shallots.
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Shallot Citrus Green Beans

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Shallot Citrus Green Beans served cold after being quickly marinated in a light agave lime dressing with shaved shallots.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinade time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cold Green Bean Recipe, Green Bean in Vinaigrette, Green Bean Side Dish, Marinated Green Beans
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 bundle fresh green beans about 40 or so green beans

Agave Lime Dressing with Shaved Shallots

  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar
  • olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare a large bowl with enough ice water to cover green beans.
  • Heat a pan of enough water to cover green beans to a simmer. Drop your green beans in hot water. Blanch them for about 8 minutes. They will still be slightly crisp.
  • Remove from hot water and place in ice water bowl. Let them sit for a few minutes until completely cool.
  • Place green beans in a separate bowl and cover with agave lime dressing with shaved shallots. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Serve cold.
  • TIP: Can also be served warm. Just skip the ice bath and serve directly after blanching tossed with the agave lime dressing with shaved shallots.

Agave Lime Dressing with Shaved Shallots

  • Whisk together lime juice, sliced shallots, agave, olive oil, salt and pepper.