Green Beans with Creamy Garlic Dressing

By Wollygator

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small clove garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place a medium bowl of ice water near the stove. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the beans to the ice water to cool. Remove from the ice water with a slotted spoon and let drain on a kitchen towel; blot dry with another towel.

2. If using fresh garlic, mash with salt using the back of a spoon until a paste forms. Whisk the garlic paste (or garlic powder and salt) with yogurt, oil, parsley (if using) and pepper in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Serve cold.