Green Beans with Shallots

Name: Green Beans with Shallots
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Kosher salt; Pepper; 3 lb. green beans; 2 tbsp. margarine or butter; 1 lb. shallots; 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard with seeds

By Ina GartenPublished: Oct 7, 2008

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Kate Mathis

Yields:

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

Mix in mustard for an extra punch of flavor.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
Pepper
3 lb.
green beans
2 Tbsp.
margarine or butter
1 lb.
shallots
3 Tbsp.
Dijon mustard with seeds

Directions

1. Step 1In covered 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling on high. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. Plunge beans into large bowl filled with ice water to chill quickly. Drain well. If not continuing with recipe right away, place well-drained beans in plastic storage bags and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Step 2In same saucepot, heat margarine on medium-low until melted. Add shallots; cook 17 to 20 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3To mixture in saucepot, add green beans and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper; increase heat to medium-high, and cook about 5 minutes longer or until beans are heated through, tossing occasionally with tongs. Stir in mustard.

Nutritional Information (per serving): About 50 calories, 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g total fat (0 g saturated), 4 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium.

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