Green Beans With Citrus Mustard

Mustard offers so many ways to zest up low-sodium and low-fat dishes that it’s no wonder it is a popular seasoning. In addition to using it with fish, poultry, cooked vegetables and raw salads, it perks up grains and legumes, too. Points 0.

SERVES 4

Ingredients

3/4 lb green beans, stemmed and halved
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon mint, cut into very thin strips
1/4-1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of, according to taste
1 teaspoon minced shallot
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1Steam beans 5 minutes or until tender but still crisp.

2While beans cook, in a large mixing bowl, use a fork to combine mustard, lime juice and salt, mixing until creamy.

3Mix in mint, lemon zest and shallots.

4Drain cooked beans and add to the mustard mixture, stirring to coat them.

5Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6Serve at room temperature.

7This dish can be refrigerated for 24 hours.

8Bring to room temperature before serving.

9Frozen whole green beans may be used, although they will be less crisp than fresh ones.

10For frozen beans, reduce cooking time to 3 minutes.