CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Mustardy Green Beans

If you’re looking for something new and simple to serve for Thanksgiving Day dinner, give this tangy side dish a try.

Mustardy Green Beans

2 pounds green beans, trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon each: Dijon mustard, salt

Freshly ground pepper

Heat a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add beans; cook until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well.

Heat oil in same pan. Whisk in mustard, salt and pepper. Add beans; toss to coat. Serve warm.

Yield: Serves 8.

Note: The beans can be cooked early then mixed with the oil and seasonings and heated just before serving.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 61 calories, 47 percent of calories from fat, 3 grams fat (no saturated), no cholesterol, 7 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 302 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber.

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