This simple recipe actually makes quite an elegant side dish. Though the sauce contains only two ingredients, it has a complex flavor. Your guests will think you spent a ton of time, but you can have the dish ready in the few minutes it takes to steam the green beans.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Stovetop Instructions
Step 1
Place a steamer insert in a large pot and add enough water to reach just below the insert. Place the pot over high heat, cover with a lid, and bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans and re-cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Steam the beans for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Drain them well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, mix the mustard and sour cream in a small bowl until well combined.
Step 3
Transfer the beans to a large glass or plastic serving bowl and add the mustard mixture. Toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Microwave Instructions
Step 4
Follow the stovetop directions, except instead of cooking the beans in a steamer, put 3 tablespoons water and the green beans in a medium microwave-safe bowl or dish. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the beans are crisp-tender. Drain them well.
nutrition information
Step 5
Each (about 1-cup) serving has:
Step 6
Calories: 47
Step 7
Protein: 2g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 8g
Step 9
Fat: 1g
Step 10
Saturated Fat: <1g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 5mg
Step 12
Fiber: 4g
Step 13
Sodium: 108mg
