Green beans mustard sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesThin, tender green beans
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter
2tablespoonsMinced shallots
1cupChicken broth or stock
3tablespoonsWhipping cream
2tablespoonsCreole mustard
Salt/pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add the green beans. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, drain. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.

Set aside. In a saucepan, melt the butter at 350 degrees. Add the shallots. Saute' over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the stock, cream and mustard. Cook until the mixture is just thickened, 5 minutes.

Add the beans and toss them in the sauce until well coated and heated through, cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Season the beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.