Ginger Apple Green Beans
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool Foods for A Hot Summer‘.
Green beans have the highest antioxidant value of the bean family. They contain quercetin and kaemferol, two very potent antioxidants that are now being researched as a complementary treatment for Parkinson’s disease to stop the death of the dopamine-creating cells and potentially slow the progression of the disease. When I made this recipe for my in-laws, my mother-in-law said, “Eating with you is like dining in a restaurant.” The sweet apple, spicy ginger, and fragrant thyme all combine into a quick and easy delicious summer dish.
(Makes 6 servings.)
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans, tips cut off
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh thyme, stem removed
- Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, grated
1) Steam beans five minutes until crisp tender. Drain.
2) Place all ingredients into bowl and toss with dressing until well coated.
