Fresh Green Beans & Mustard Sauce

Source: Vicky’s Kitchen

Why I Like It: My cousin, Katie, asked me to put this recipe in the Oven Light. Since it is easy and delicious, I agreed. No doubt this sauce could be used for asparagus as an alternative.

Ingredients:
1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lemon (or less), juiced

Directions:
Cook beans in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Saute butter and shallots until soft. Whisk in stock, cream and mustard. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in beans, salt and pepper. Cook until heated, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and serve.