Mustard Sauced Green Beans

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Mustard Sauced Green Beans Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
4 medium shallots , thinly sliced
2/3 cup sherry wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 1/2 lbs green beans , trimmed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
349
Sugar
7g
Fat
30g
Mustard Sauced Green Beans is a delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main dishes. The green beans are blanched until tender-crisp and served with a creamy, tangy mustard sauce. This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other holiday dinner. It's also a great option for a weekday meal when you want to serve something quick and easy that tastes great.

Instructions

1.In a small skillet, toast the mustard seeds over medium-high heat until they begin to pop, for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a mortar and pestle and grind until coarsely ground.
2.In a large pot, bring the water, vinegar and shallots to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes or until the shallots are tender.
3.Add the cream, butter, whole grain mustard, ground mustard seeds, salt and pepper and whisk until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
4.In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender, then drain well. Serve the green beans hot with the mustard sauce on top.

PROS

The mustard sauce gives a tangy flavor to the green beans making them a tasty and flavorful side dish.
This recipe is simple and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

CONS

The heavy cream and butter in the sauce make this dish high in calories and fat.
This dish is not ideal for those on a low-fat diet or for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants which support a healthy immune system and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Mustard seeds are also rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties which support overall health.

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