Green Beans with Honey Mustard

This is a super easy side to make!

If I can convince someone to add more vegetables to their diet, then I better make it easy to make. Often times, when I am short on time, I will rely on pre-washed and pre-trimmed vegetables ready to steam. You can often find a bag of microwave-ready veggies in the produce section of your grocery store.

In order to dress it up a bit, just add some flavors, like my version of Green Beans Almondine. This is one of Ryan's favorites, but I tend to leave off all the butter and create a honey mustard dressing instead. The dressing can also be used for a salad dressing, so make extra!

Don't be lame, eat your vegetables!!

Green Beans with Honey Mustard

Yields: 6 side servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

1 pound fresh green beans

1/3 cup slivered almonds

2 T plain Greek yogurt

2 T grainy mustard

2 T honey

1 T dijon mustard

1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Prepare the green beans by either steaming in the microwave or blanching in boiling water for a few minutes, followed by an ice bath. 

Mix the yogurt, honey, both mustards and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside. To serve, place the green beans on each plate or platter, drizzle with honey mustard and sprinkle almonds (and dried cranberries) over top. Serve immediately.