Ingredients

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided

1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

3 tablespoons crème fraîche

2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

  1. Cook beans 5 minutes or until crisp-tender in boiling water with 1 3/8 teaspoons salt. Drain and plunge beans into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Combine remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, chives, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add beans to mustard mixture; toss. Divide beans evenly among 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds