Recipe Review: Italian Marinated Green Beans

My family eats a lot of vegetables, so I try to change it up sometimes so we don't get bored with the same ol' things.  Green beans in particular, we often just pan sear them until they're caramelized and slightly blackened. If we're feeling fancy, we might throw on some type of seasoning other than salt and pepper.

So when I saw this recipe for a different way of prepping green beans that is also supposed to be really easy, I was excited to try it. 

I agree that the preparation was fairly easy.  Admittedly, it was a little more involved than my usual "throw 'em in a pan" method. But I didn't find it to be very difficult, and it has the advantage of being something you can (must) do in advance. So, you can prepare the beans the night before and then let them do their thing overnight.  

So, how were they? Opinions on that were mixed within my family. I actually enjoyed them quite a bit. I found them flavorful and appreciated the fresh herbs.  My husband and kids ate them without complaint but their reactions ranged from "they're interesting" to "I didn't care for them".  I suspect that if I make them again, my oldest will  ask me why, while sighing dramatically.  

In conclusion, I recommend this recipe if you like a relatively easy make-ahead recipe and are a fan of herbaceous and vinegary salads.  

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars