Description
Green Beans with Mustard Butter Sauce is a quick and vibrant side dish featuring crisp green beans coated in a creamy, tangy mustard butter sauce made with plant-based butter, natural Dijon mustard, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this versatile recipe enhances any meal with fresh flavors and a delightful texture.
Ingredients
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Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
Mustard Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Wash the green beans thoroughly, then trim off the ends. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but still bright and crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve the vibrant green color.
- Make the Mustard Butter Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, gently melt the plant-based butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the Dijon mustard (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar, whisking to combine. Let the sauce warm through but do not boil.
- Combine Green Beans and Sauce: Drain the green beans from the ice bath and add them to the skillet with the mustard butter sauce. Toss gently to coat the beans evenly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbal aroma. Serve warm and enjoy your easy green beans with mustard butter sauce!
Notes
- Blanch to perfection: Stop cooking by plunging the beans in ice water to keep them bright and crisp.
- Use fresh mustard (natural): Dijon mustard adds the perfect balance of tang and creaminess.
- Season carefully: Taste as you go to get the perfect balance between tang, saltiness, and richness.
- Low to medium heat: Prevent the sauce from separating by warming gently instead of boiling.
- Fresh herbs: Add at the end to maintain freshness and color of parsley or your chosen herb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green beans, mustard butter sauce, plant-based butter, vegan side dish, quick vegetables, healthy side, Dijon mustard natural, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
