Garlic Vinaigrette Over Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup toasted almond, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Preparation

Vinaigrette: Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, (from lemon rind to garlic), stir to mix with a whisk.
Beans: Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water, 4 minutes or until crisp tender.
Drain well.
Place beans in a large bowl, add lemon mixture, toss well to coat.
Sprinkle with almonds and thyme.