We do not eat green beans often, do we? Green beans are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and of folic acid and fiber. When I research “green bean recipes”, there are not many of them around. Here is one of my recipes that are so simple, yummy and quick.

Servings: 2-3

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb. of fresh green beans

½ cups of pickled red onions see the recipe at Pickled Red Onions

½ cup of pitted green olives

1 cup halved grape tomatoes

10-12 ½ inch jalapeno slices

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 table spoon + 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1-Dressing: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper until combined.

2- Set aside a large bowl of ice water before blanching the beans.

3-In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil.

4-Add the green beans and boil until tender-crisp, but still bright green, about 4 to 5 minutes.

5-Immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking.

6-Place the green beans, red onions, jalapeno slices, olives on a serving plate and drizzle the dressing on top.

7- Serve at room temperature or cold, either way delicious.

Enjoy!