Green Beans with Brown Sugar and Dijon Mustard
A quick 15 minute side dish recipe for any occasion. These green beans with brown sugar and Dijon mustard are delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 c green beans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon butter
- ⅓ c water
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the fresh green beans and place them in a pan with ⅓ cup of water.
- Set to medium-high heat and saute the green beans for 6 to 8 minutes. Add in the butter and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Test the green beans. They should still be crisp but tender enough to eat. If not cook for a few more minutes until they have reached your desired doneness.
- Then, lower heat to low and toss in brown sugar and dijon mustard. Stir thoroughly. The sauce will caramelize onto the green beans.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove from heat.