Green Bean Slaw

This one is actually a Fabulous Beekman Boys' recipe.  I really like it as an alternative to green bean casserole.  Its a great side dish. 

Green Bean Slaw
1 1/4 lbs thin green beans
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 garlic clove, minced (I like a tiny bit more)
1/4 C plus 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 Tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp celery seeds
1 medium carrot, cut into fine julienne
1 medium parsnip, cut into fine julienne
1 red bell pepper, cut into fine juliene
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce (I usually have Frank's RedHot on hand)
Salt and Black pepper
1 hard boiled egg, chopped (OPTIONAL)


In a large pot of boiling water, cook the beans until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.  Drain, rinse and pat dry.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.  Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant, only about 30 seconds.  Stir in the vinegar, water, mustard, honey and celery seeds.  Add the carrot, parsnip, red pepper and onion.  Toss until warmed through, about a minute.  Transfer to a large bowl.  Add the beans and toss well.  Add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper to your preference.  Garnish it with chopped egg and serve.  (I leave the egg out personal preference).