String Bean

Name: String Bean
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 57 grams dried porcini mushrooms; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 118 milliliters French-fried onions, lightly hand-crushed (recommended: Frenchs); 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 454 grams haricots verts, trimmed and cut into thirds; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 Tbsps mushroom soaking liquid; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced

String Bean might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 140 calories, 3g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have mushroom soaking liquid, thyme, bell pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

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Fill up a large bowl of water and a few handfuls of ice, set aside.

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Water

Ice

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Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.

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Add a heavy pinch of salt, the green beans, and the bell peppers. Stir to dissolve the salt and cook the vegetables until bright and still crisp, just a few minutes. With a sieve or slotted spoon, remove the vegetables to the bowl of ice water to stop them from over cooking. Once the vegetables are cooled remove them to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry.

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Bell Pepper

Green Beans

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Salt

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To prepare the mushrooms: In a small saucepot on medium heat add 2 cups of water, the vinegar, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to dissolve the salt, cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 15 minutes more.

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Vinegar

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Thyme

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Whisk together the mustard, 4 tablespoons of the liquid the mushrooms are soaking in, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with some salt and a grind or two of pepper.

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Olive Oil

Mustard

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Shake the excess liquid off the mushrooms and add them to a large bowl along with the cooked vegetables and the vinaigrette. Toss and serve with fried onions sprinkled over the top.

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Fried Onions