Green Beans with Cider Vinaigrette

A very tasty assistance to the ordinary green been side!

Green Beans with Cider Vinaigrette

Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, stem ends removed
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions

1.Set a steamer basket in a pot. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.

2.Place green beans in basket; top with garlic. Cover, and steam until green beans are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Reserve garlic. Transfer green beans to ice water; let stand until cool. Drain; pat dry.

3.Make vinaigrette: Using the flat side of the blade of a chef's knife, mash reserved garlic into a paste. Place in a small bowl; whisk in oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate green beans and vinaigrette separately, up to 1 day.) Toss green beans with vinaigrette, and serve.

~Lynn

Everyday Food, June 2008.