Green Beans with Creamy Herb Sauce
 
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup whole buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 (8-ounce) packages fresh French green beans, trimmed
  • Garnish: fresh dill
Instructions
  1. In the container of a blender, process together avocado, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, tarragon, parsley, basil, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  2. Bring a large pot of water and remaining 1 tablespoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat; add green beans. When water returns to a boil, immediately drain beans, and transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process; drain well. Serve green beans immediately with herb sauce. Garnish with dill, if desired.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/green-beans-with-creamy-herb-sauce-recipe/