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French Beans With Miso Vinaigrette

20 minutes. Serves 12.

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1 bag (2 pounds) trimmed French beans
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 2 tablespoons distilled white or white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 small jalapeño, very thinly sliced, seeded if you’d like
• White sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons salt, return to a boil, then add the French beans. Boil until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, rinse under cold water until cool, then drain again.
2. While the beans cook, whisk the miso, vinegar, oil, honey and a pinch of salt in a large bowl until smooth. Add the beans and half the jalapeño and fold until evenly coated.
3. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining jalapeño and sesame seeds.