Green beans with orange and hazelnut dressing
This recipe combines tender green beans with a citrusy orange and hazelnut dressing to create a delicious side dish that goes with, well, just about everything!
Feb 13, 2017 3:15am- Serves 4
- 10 mins preparation
- 5 mins cooking
This recipe first appeared in Food magazine issue 76.
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ingredients
- 500 gram green beans, trimmed
- 1 roasted red capsicum, finely chopped
Orange and hazelnut dressing
- 30 gram hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed, plus a few extra for garnish
- 3 tablespoon orange juice
- salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
method
- 1
Cook the beans in a large pan of salted boiling water for about 3 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Refresh the beans under cold water and drain them well. Place the beans in a serving dish and toss through the chopped capsicum.
- 2
To make the dressing, pulse the toasted hazelnuts, orange juice and a generous pinch of salt in the bowl of a food processor until well combined. With the motor running, gradually add the oil. Drizzle the dressing over the beans and garnish with the extra nuts to serve.