Green Beans with Pecans and Clementine Dressing

Side

Difficulty: Easy Servings: 8 Source:

Ingredients

1 small shallot chopped

1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Zest and juice of 3 clementines

1 1/2 lbs. fresh green beans trimmed

1/2 cup pecans toasted and chopped

Description

If clementines are unavailable, substitute 1/3 cup freshly squeezed juice and a little zest from a navel orange.

Dairy Free [1]
Gluten Free [2]
Low Sodium [3]
Vegan [4]
Vegetarian [5]
Sugar Conscious [6]

Directions

In a blender, combine shallot, mustard, salt and clementine juice and blend until smooth.

Set aside.

Steam beans until bright green and barely tender, about 6 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl and drizzle with citrus dressing.

Sprinkle with pecans and clementine zest to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Per Serving:80 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 2g protein