Green Beans with Mustard, Shallots and Bacon

by user Elocina

Info
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed (or one 16-ounce package frozen green beans)
 * 2 slices lean bacon
 * 1/4 cup shallots, sliced (or, alternatively, 1/4 cup sliced green onions)
 * 2 teaspoons brown or grainy mustard
 * salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
1.In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water to boiling and add green beans. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain into a colander then rinse beans under cold water and set aside (if using frozen beans, cook according to package directions).

2.In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels then crumble pieces and set aside.

3.Add shallots to bacon drippings then raise heat to medium-high and cook until tender. Turn heat to low then stir in the mustard, salt and pepper. Add green beans and toss until evenly coated.

4.Serve in a platter sprinkled with crumbled bacon.

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