Description
This vibrant and tangy side dish features fresh green beans tossed in a flavorful mustard butter sauce, combining the sharpness of Dijon and coarse grain mustard with the richness of melted butter and a hint of lemon juice. Perfectly cooked to a crisp-tender texture, these green beans make a delightful accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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 until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. If you prefer softer beans, cook for a few additional minutes.
- Prepare the Mustard Butter Sauce: While the beans are cooking, 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, well-integrated sauce.
- Toss and Serve: Drain the cooked green beans well and immediately add them to the bowl with the mustard butter sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the beans evenly. Serve right away while warm.
Notes
- Butter Substitute: For a vegan option or a lighter vinaigrette-style sauce, substitute olive oil in place of the butter.
- Mustard Variations: Coarse grain mustard gives excellent texture and flavor, but if unavailable, you can use all Dijon mustard instead for a smoother sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 4 ounces)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
