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Simple Green Beans with Tangy Mustard Butter Sauce

A quick, vibrant, buttery-tangy green bean side dish perfect for weeknights or holiday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Beans
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tsp salt for boiling
Mustard Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 5–6 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to ice water.
  2. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper to form a smooth sauce.
  4. Add green beans to the pan and toss to coat completely.
  5. Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Adjust mustard to taste. Add honey for a sweeter finish if desired.

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