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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 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.

Notes

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