Snappy Green Beans

Source: https://www.chopchopfamily.org/recipe/snappy-green-beans/

Green beans are also known as snap beans because of the snap sound they make when they are broken. Green beans can be used as a side dish or a quick snack – and you can even eat them raw!

kitchen gear

Colander or strainer
Measuring cup
Saucepan with lid
Mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
Fork or spoon

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, ends snapped
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Put the colander or strainer in the sink.
Put 2 cups water into the saucepan on the stove, cover, and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat off.
Add the beans to the pot and let them sit in the water until they turn bright green, about 10 minutes.
Pour the beans and water into the colander or strainer. After the water has drained out, turn the cold water on and run it over the beans until they are completely cooled.
Put the cooled beans into the mixing bowl, add the oil, mustard, and red wine vinegar or lemon juice, and mix together with the fork or spoon.
Serve the beans right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.