Green Bean Appetizer Recipe - Armenian Cuisine - Heghineh Cooking Show

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are often more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

toasted nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: none

Seeds are a great nut-free alternative that adds crunch.

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add the blanched green beans to the mixing bowl and toss to coat evenly with the dressing.

Chop a handful of fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill, and sprinkle them over the green beans.

Add 1/4 cup of toasted nuts for crunch and toss gently to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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