Best 5 Green Beans With Balsamic Dijon And Dill Thanksgiving Recipes

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**Savory Green Beans with Balsamic Dijon and Dill: A Thanksgiving Delight**

As the aromas of roasted turkey and sweet potato casserole fill the air, don't forget the vibrant green beans that add a refreshing crunch and tangy flavor to your Thanksgiving feast. These green beans are not your ordinary side dish; they're tossed in a luscious balsamic Dijon dressing, infused with fresh dill, and roasted to perfection. Discover how to elevate your Thanksgiving spread with this delectable dish, along with variations for a vegan and air fryer preparation, ensuring everyone at the table can savor the goodness of green beans.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DIJON GREEN BEANS



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I love this recipe because it combines the freshness of garden green beans with a warm and tangy dressing. It's a wonderful, quick and easy side. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drain beans; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH DILL



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Steamed green beans served with a button of butter make for a perfectly acceptable side dish, but if you're looking to elevate the green bean to company-worthy status (with almost no more effort), here's your recipe. Just blanch the beans for a few minutes, toss with butter, chopped fresh dill and a grind or two of black pepper.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Sea salt to taste
4 large handfuls haricots verts or green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with water. Season with salt so that you can taste it. Bring to a boil.
  • Plunge beans into water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender but still quite firm. If you're using green beans, it will take a minute or so longer. Drain. Return beans to pot. Add butter, stir in 2 tablespoons dill and season with pepper.
  • Stir and toss beans in pot over low heat, until butter is melted. Taste a bean and season with salt and more pepper, or dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 167 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED GREEN BEAN SALAD



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This easy recipe turns homegrown green beans into something special. A tangy dill and Dijon vinaigrette coats the beans without overpowering them so the fresh-picked flavor comes through. -Kathy Shell, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss beans with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to 2 ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast 30-35 minutes or until beans are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, dill, mustard, sugar, pepper and the remaining oil and salt until blended. Transfer beans to a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS



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Roasted green beans tossed with balsamic vinegar gives you a tasty side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 475°F. In large bowl, toss green beans with oil. Spread beans in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until charred in appearance (do not stir).
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook vinegar over medium heat about 9 minutes or until syrupy and reduced to 3 tablespoons.
  • Toss hot beans with balsamic syrup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 244 mg

GREEN BEANS



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Kids' favorite green beans.

Provided by TammyJean

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup brown sugar
½ pound bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Put green beans in a baking dish. Mix butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder together in a bowl; pour over green beans. Arrange bacon strips atop the beans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is cooked and the green beans are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 699.1 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can substitute yellow mustard.
  • Fresh dill is best for this recipe, but you can use dried dill if you don't have any on hand.
  • To save time, you can cook the green beans ahead of time and reheat them before serving.

Conclusion:

Green beans with balsamic Dijon and dill is a simple but flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. The combination of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dill gives the green beans a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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