Green Beans with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

1 lb. green beans, trimmed
¼ cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic
pinch cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper

Immerse green beans in boiling salted water briefly (approximately 3-4 minutes) until they are crisp-tender, then drain and submerge in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again. Combine mayo, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small food processor or blender and puree. Toss beans with mayo mixture and serve. Serves 4

** Note: Beans and mayo mixture can be prepared (separately) in advance, and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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