Simple Green Bean Salad (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Simple Green Bean Salad (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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  1. Put a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once the oil is hot, remove the pan from the heat and add the wheat berries, then return to the heat. Add a pinch of salt and allow the berries to toast. Add 3 1/2 cups water and cook until the wheat berries start to break apart and the water is mostly absorbed, about 45 minutes. Taste; they should be chewy but firm. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add salt until the water tastes like mild seawater. How will you know? Taste a drop of water.
  3. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water. Add some ice cubes and line the bowl with a strainer. Stir the green beans into the ice bath within the strainer to awaken any beans that are limp. Strain and add them to the boiling water; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the beans from the water, immediately transferring them back to the ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for a few minutes, swirling them gently.
  4. Transfer the green beans to a kitchen towel and pat dry. Transfer them to a serving bowl and refrigerate.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil, the sherry vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. When ready to serve, add the wheat berries to the beans and drizzle with the vinaigrette to taste. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.
  6. Photograph by Kat Teutsch
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 467.71 Kcal (1958 kJ)
Calories from fat 362 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.22g 62%
Sodium 11.21mg 0%
Potassium 248.58mg 5%
Total Carbs 21.72g 7%
Sugars 4.6g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5.18g 21%
Protein 4.04g 8%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 23%
Iron 81.7mg 454%
Calcium 54.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.54 Kcal (861 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.68g 62%
Sodium 4.93mg 0%
Potassium 109.24mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.54g 7%
Sugars 2.02g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 21%
Protein 1.78g 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 23%
Iron 35.9mg 454%
Calcium 23.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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