GREEN BEANS WITH DIJON MUSTARD AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

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Green Beans With Dijon Mustard and Caramelized Shallots image

Adapted from Bon Appetit, December 2003. The butter really mellows the Dijon mustard, creating a really delicious flavor.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans (whole) or 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
2 tablespoons butter
2 large shallots, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat frozen green beans according to package directions. (Cook fresh green beans in large pot of generously salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold running water and drain again.).
  • Melt 1 Tbutter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until deep brown and crisp ( I usually just cook until soft and transluscent). (Green beans and shallots can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.).
  • Melt 1 T butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in mustard. Add green beans; toss until heated through and evenly coated, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mound beans on platter. Sprinkle with shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 94.3, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.1

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