Green Beans with Dijon Cream Sauce

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed (haricot verts)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp dijon
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 c minced fresh basil

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Boil water. Add green beans, return to boil, and boil 5 minutes. Drain well.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add pine nuts and and cook until browned, 5 minutes. Stir in cream, mustard, lemon juice and salt. Cook 2 minutes. Add fresh basil and green beans, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Serve immediately.