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Green Beans Mustard Sauce

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Vegetables, Grains, Meats, Dairy Vegetables 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

12 oz Thin, tender green beans
2 tb Unsalted butter
2 tb Minced shallots
1 c Chicken broth or stock
3 tb Whipping cream
2 tb Creole mustard
Salt/pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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