Haricots Verts w/ Lemon & Apriocts
Makes 2 servings.Ingredients:
- 8 oz haricot verts or green beans, trimmed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon chopped dried apricots
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, sliced
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese or feta
Directions:
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Blanch haricots verts in a pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes.
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Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking; drain.
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Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high. Add apricots and garlic. Cook 1 minute.
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Add haricots verts and cook to heat through, 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper flakes.
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Top with goat cheese and serve.
Comments:
Recipe found in "Thinner Dinners for Two" magazine.