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    Home » Side Dishes » Green Beans Dijon make a tasty side dish

    Published: Nov 11, 2020 · Modified: Feb 26, 2022 by Nancy Blackstone · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Green Beans Dijon make a tasty side dish

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    Tangy dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh green onions and bits of crispy chopped bacon give a welcome pop of flavor to fresh green beans. This mid century side dish pairs well with almost everything!

    Bowl of fresh green beans dijon in a blue serving bowl

    I'm always looking for ways to dress up vegetables, so when when my friend Susan gave me her 96-year old aunt's recipes, this one caught my eye. The irresistible flavor combination got me running to the kitchen right away!

    Susan's Aunt Helen was born in 1923 and was the quintessential mid century housewife. She is still living in LA, although she no longer cooks. But back in the day, this dish made frequent appearances at her dinner table. It's a great item to serve at holiday gatherings when you are looking for a tasty side dish to complement the main meal.

    • Green beans dijon original handwritten recipe
    Aunt Helen's original handwritten recipe

    Start By Pan Frying Bacon

    If you're a modern cook who has gotten used to cooking bacon in the microwave, you'll need to revert to old fashioned pan frying for this recipe. The flavor depends on the other items cooking in the bacon drippings. You will eventually drain it off, but the flavor will be retained and will coat the beans.

    Hints For Cooking Green Beans Dijon

    1. Prep your green beans before you start cooking anything else -- it takes a few minutes to trim the ends of the beans before you can start cooking them.
    2. Cook the bacon until very crisp -- probably longer than you would normally cook it if you were making breakfast. You want it to be crispy enough to crumble or chop easily.
    3. Carefully monitor green onions and garlic while sautéing in bacon drippings, as they can burn easily. Keep temperature low and watch them closely.

    Looking for other delicious mid century vegetable recipes? Try our Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping and Southern Sweet Creamed Corn in a Skillet.

    Image of green beans dijon ready to serve in a blue bowl

    Green Beans Dijon

    Nancy Blackstone
    Tangy dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh green onions and bits of crispy chopped bacon give a welcome pop of flavor to fresh green beans. This mid century side dish pairs well with almost everything!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 -8 Servings
    Calories 59 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 pounds fresh green beans
    • 4 slices bacon
    • 1 bunch chopped green onions ¼ cup
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup chicken broth
    • salt
    • pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash green beans, then trim both ends. Place in a deep skillet with ½ cup water, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil; cook to desired doneness. If you like them very crispy, cook 4-6 minutes, crisp-tender 6-8 minutes, and tender 8-10 minutes. I usually cook mine for about 7-8 minutes.
    • While beans are cooking, pan fry 4 slices of bacon in a skillet until they are nice and crispy. Remove to a cutting board and chop; do not discard bacon grease from pan.
    • Add green onions and garlic to pan and saute until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Drain excess grease from pan, then stir in dijon mustard and chopped bacon.
    • Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly. Heat until thickened. If sauce gets too thick, thin with additional chicken broth.
    • Pour sauce over cooked beans, tossing until coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Prep beans by washing and cutting ends before you start any cooking
    Cook bacon until very crispy

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1087IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Christmas side dishes, dijon mustard, green beans, Holiday side dishes, Thanksgiving side dishes, vegetable side dishes
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