Green Beans With Creamy Garlic Dressing

 Ingredients

Prep: 25 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

1 pound

• green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces

1 small clove

• garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon

• kosher salt

1/2 cup

• nonfat plain yogurt

1 tablespoon

• extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon

• chopped fresh parsley, (optional)

• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

 Instructions

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.
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.