Description
Avocado Caesar Green Beans are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that combines crisp green beans with a creamy avocado dressing, elevated by classic Caesar flavors. This delicious recipe is perfect for impressing guests or adding flair to weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, these green beans are sure to be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Bring a pot of salted water to boil, then blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine ripe avocado, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth; add water if needed for desired consistency.
- Toss the blanched green beans in a large bowl with the creamy avocado dressing until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in freshly grated Parmesan cheese while tossing again until well mixed.
- Serve on a platter or individual plates, garnished with extra Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg