Green And Yellow Beans In Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

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*Green And Yellow Beans In Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette*

 

*1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, rinsed*

*1/2 pound yellow beans, trimmed, rinsed*

*1/4 cup olive oil*

*2 tablespoons lemon juice*

*1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard*

*2 teaspoons minced red onion*

*1 spring garlic clove, minced*

*1 1/2 teaspoons chopped tarragon*

*1/4 teaspoon sugar*

*3/4 teaspoon salt*

*Freshly ground black pepper to taste*

 

*Using a steamer, or a saucepan or wok with a steamer insert, steam the

beans until they are tender but still crunchy, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to

a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry.*

*Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, onion, garlic,

tarragon, sugar and salt. Pour the vinaigrette over the beans and toss to

coat.*

*Spoon the beans onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly ground black

pepper to taste.*

*Makes 4 servings.*

*Calories 162, Fat 14 g, Carbs 10 g, Sodium 455 mg, Fiber 3 g, *