Prepare to transform your ordinary green beans into a culinary masterpiece that will make your taste buds dance with delight! This French-inspired Sauteed Green Beans with Mustard and Shallots recipe is about to revolutionize your side dish game, offering a perfect blend of crisp, vibrant vegetables and a tantalizing mustard kick that will have your dinner guests begging for seconds. In just 15 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that's surprisingly simple and bursting with sophisticated flavor.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash green beans thoroughly under cold running water, then pat dry completely with clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Trim the ends of the green beans by cutting off the tough, stringy tips using a sharp knife. Ensure beans are roughly uniform in length for even cooking.
- Peel and finely slice the shallot into thin, translucent rings, keeping them ready near your cooking station.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- Add sliced shallots to the hot oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they become soft and slightly golden, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add trimmed green beans to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum contact with the hot surface.
- Sauté green beans for 6-8 minutes, tossing or stirring occasionally, until they become bright green and develop slight caramelization but remain crisp-tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add Dijon mustard, stirring gently to coat the green beans and shallots evenly.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, continuing to toss the beans to distribute seasonings.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter, ensuring the shallots are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with additional freshly ground black pepper if desired.
Tips
- • Always ensure your green beans are completely dry before sautéing to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming. • Use a large, wide skillet to give beans enough space to cook evenly and develop a beautiful golden color. • Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and crisp-tender texture. • Choose fresh, firm green beans with a bright green color for the best results. • Use high-quality Dijon mustard for a more robust and authentic flavor profile. • Keep the heat at medium-high and avoid stirring too frequently to allow beans to develop slight caramelization. • Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving to ensure perfect salt and pepper balance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 90kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
