Fresh Green Bean Casserole - Thanksgiving Recipes

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Nov 11th 2009 @ 4:45PM

Bored of green bean casserole? Freshen up the Thanksgiving spread with crisp green beans -- a refreshing replacement to can-based green bean casseroles.

Get the recipe to this take on a classic along with many others after the jump.

Green Beans with Poppy Seed Dressing
Provided by EatingWell

1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or rice-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed

To prepare dressing: Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add poppy seeds and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl (or jar) and let cool. Add oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, shallot, salt and pepper; whisk (or shake) until blended.

To prepare beans: Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Warm the dressing in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and toss to coat.

Visit KitchenDaily for more green bean casserole recipes and Thanksgiving side dish ideas.

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