Green Beans With Dijon Mustard And Caramelized Shallots Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water using tongs, pushing the beans down to submerge them. Let cool completely, about 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the shallots and stir to coat. Let sit until the green beans are ready.
• Whisk the mustard into the shallot mixture, then gradually add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTéED GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the butter and oil and let the butter melt.
• Add the shallots and cook, stirring often until they soften and start to turn a little golden--about 5 minutes.
• Add the mustard and vinegar and use a whisk to combine it. Stir vigorously for about 1 minute to help it come together.
• Add the green beans and increase the heat to medium high. Toss the green beans to coat in the sauce and add the salt and pepper. You can add half the salt if you'd prefer and the rest at the end if you need it.
• Cook until the green beans are hot all the way through and tender--about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Serve warm with the sauce poured over the top and add some toasted almonds or walnuts on top if desired.

DIJON GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drain beans; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH DIJON MUSTARD AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

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.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Trim the stem end off the green beans. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
• Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink and rinse with very cold water until cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point, up to 4 hours ahead.)
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and serve immediately.