Name: Sautéed Brown Sugar Dijon Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

These delicious Dijon Brown Sugar Green Beans are sautéed and caramelized to perfection! Great side for any dinner or for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.

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green beans on a white plate with a blue napkin and wooden background.

Currently there are over 500 variations of green beans in existence today.

But all can be categorized into one of two ways: bush or pole. These two categories refer to the way in which the beans were grown. Bush beans, which are normally a wider flatter bean, grow on a short, bushy plant. Pole beans, the longer, skinnier versions, grow as climbing vines that require a trellis or staking. String beans we're given their name specifically because of the tough fibrous string that went down the middle seam and had to be removed from each individual bean before being cooked. Thanks to plant breeders the new cultivars have been bred to reduce the string. So string beans are green beans. Just an outdated title.

While green beans are sure to make an appearance on the table this holiday season, unlike many of the tempting treats that make up holiday meals, green beans is one side dish that's not usually served with a side of guilt. Not only is it affordable, green beans are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and beta-carotene.

Sautéed and caramelized to perfection, these delicious Dijon Brown Sugar Green Beans make a great side for any dinner. Just because they taste like a treat does not mean you have to save them for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

We absolutely love fresh green beans at our house and I'm always trying new ways to serve them. The combo of the butter, brown sugar and dijon make a great sauce that caramelizes and coats the green beans perfectly. I like the distinct flavor that comes from the white wine and vinegar ingredients that are specific to Dijon. And because Dijon can act as an emulsifier, it can be used to replace high fat ingredients like butter and heavy whipping cream.

These Brown Sugar Dijon Green Beans are so tasty. The sweetness from the brown sugar and the tanginess from the dijon is an absolute perfect flavor combo that works great for garden fresh green beans in the summer.

This side dish is easy, inexpensive, and perfect for any meal. It doesn't matter if it is meatless, vegetarian, or gluten free. With prep and cook time, this stovetop recipe is ready in about 25 minutes.

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What are the ingredients in this recipe?

green beans
brown sugar
butter
dijon mustard
water
salt
black pepper

How to make:

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!

Recipe tips:

You can use frozen green beans in this recipe. Follow the same instructions and cook times. If there is excess water, drain before adding butter.

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You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

Add fresh, chopped herbs of your choice
Add 1-2 cloves fresh, chopped garlic when adding butter
Add cooked, chopped bacon within the last few minutes of cooking

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Sautéed Brown Sugar Dijon Green Beans

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1/3 cup water
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add the green beans and water to a large saute pan over medium high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium, then add the butter and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Test the green beans. They should be crisp, but still tender enough to eat. If not, cook for another few minutes until they reach your desired doneness.
Reduce heat to medium low, then add the brown sugar, dijon, salt and pepper.
Mix to coat the beans, then cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.
Remove from heat and serve.

Notes:

You can use frozen green beans in this recipe. Follow the same instructions and cook times.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

67.77

Fat (grams)

1.89

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.98

Carbs (grams)

12.47

Fiber (grams)

3.36

Net carbs

9.11

Sugar (grams)

7.77

Protein (grams)

2.34

Sodium (milligrams)

436.49

Cholesterol (grams)

3.81

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