When I am serving a lot of people with a buffet, this is always my ‘fall-back’ veggie. They are incredibly easy to make, can be made the day before and can be set out at room temperature making them a perfect do-ahead dish for a party . . Steamed Haricot verts in a Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette . . Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and boil for 3 minutes only! Drain and add to a cold water bath or simply run them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining one part extra-virgin olive oil with one part of fresh lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme leaves. Shake well in a jar and pour as much as you want over the beans. Check for seasoning and garnish with lemon slices and lemon zest . . . . #simpleveggie #haricotsverts #greenbeans #steamedgreenbeans