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Marinated Italian Green Beans
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil; Add green beans.
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After 2 minutes remove green beans and immediately place them in a large bowl of ice water.
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Drain the beans well and place in a large bowl.
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Add onion and pour dressing over beans.
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Stir well and marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Blanch and Ice Bath 🧊Blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then immediately shock in ice water to stop cooking and preserve their vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Make Dressing Fresh 🫙For superior flavor, make your Italian dressing from scratch using quality olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs rather than relying solely on bottled versions.
- Marinate Overnight for Depth ⏱️Allow the beans to marinate for at least 12-24 hours in the refrigerator; this extended time lets the flavors penetrate deeply and develop complex taste profiles.
- Pat Dry Before Marinating 💧After ice bathing, thoroughly pat the green beans dry with paper towels to prevent excess water from diluting your dressing and weakening its flavor intensity.
- Use Red Onion and Slice Thin 🧅Slice red onions paper-thin and soak them in ice water for 15 minutes before adding to reduce sharpness while maintaining crisp texture and vibrant color contrast.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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