Garlic Vinaigrette Over Green Beans

• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1/3 cup toasted almond, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1. Vinaigrette: Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, (from lemon rind to garlic), stir to mix with a whisk.
2. Beans: Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water, 4 minutes or until crisp tender.
3. Drain well.
4. Place beans in a large bowl, add lemon mixture, toss well to coat.
5. Sprinkle with almonds and thyme.

lemon rind, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, mustard, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic, green beans, toasted almond, thyme

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/garlic-vinaigrette-over-green-beans-73003 (may not work)