Description
This vibrant side dish features crisp-tender green beans tossed in a tangy and creamy mustard butter sauce, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any meal. Quick and easy to prepare, it balances the sharpness of Dijon and coarse grain mustard with the richness of melted butter and a hint of lemon juice.
Ingredients
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Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Mustard Butter Sauce
- 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Cook the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until they are crisp-tender. If you prefer softer beans, cook a few minutes longer.
- Prepare the Mustard Butter Sauce: While the green beans cook, combine the coarse grain mustard, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly to create a smooth sauce.
- Toss and Serve: Drain the green beans well and immediately add them to the mustard butter sauce. Toss gently to coat all the beans evenly. Serve the dish immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and warm sauce.
Notes
- Butter: You can substitute olive oil for the butter if you’re vegan or want a lighter vinaigrette-style sauce.
- Mustard: Whole grain mustard adds texture and deeper flavor, but if unavailable, all Dijon mustard works equally well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4 ounces)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
