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Avocado Caesar Green Beans

Avocado Caesar Green Beans

A refreshing twist on a classic dish, Avocado Caesar Green Beans combines fresh green beans with a creamy avocado dressing for a healthy and vibrant side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
  • 1 ripe avocado for creamy dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for acidity
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • blender
  • pot
  • Ice bath
  • Strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and trim the green beans.
  2. Boil salted water; add green beans and cook for 3 minutes until bright green but crisp.
  3. Shock in an ice bath to halt cooking; drain.
  4. In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Toss cooled green beans with the dressing until evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the dressing by adding Greek yogurt for creaminess or substituting Parmesan cheese for a vegan option. Adding cherry tomatoes can add color and flavor.

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