GREEN BEANS WITH WARM RAISIN-CAPER DRESSING

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This quick side is a sweet-and-sour take on warm green bean salad and highlights the bright flavor and crisp-tender texture of this popular vegetable. Serve it at the holiday table this year; it will be a refreshing contrast to mashed potatoes and roast turkey.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons toasted pepitas

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Working in batches, cook 1 pound green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes per batch. Add raisins during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and transfer to a platter.
  • In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, and capers. Season to taste. Toss beans and raisins with dressing and pepitas; serve.

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