Maple Mustard Green Beans

Maple Mustard Green Beans by Linda A. 

2 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 Tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons chopped green onions (including green tops)
Salt and fresh pepper to taste

Bring 2 quarts of water to boil over high heat, add green beans and cook uncovered 5-8 minutes. Drain and pour into bowl.
Meanwhile, mix mustard with vinegar, maple syrup, and oil. Pour over hot beans and mix to coat well; sprinkle with onion. Season to taste.

1 point per serving- makes 8 servings

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  It calls for a 9x 13 pan but I like to use the one that is slightly bigger so I can get 24 servings without them being so tiny.

 

 

Green Beans - 0 Points - The BEST Ever

I am a green bean lover.  These are by far the best and I think it is because of cooking in the crock pot, the brand of green beans and the brand of beef broth concentrate.  I beg my Mom to make me green beans and I eat them all week.  You be the judge.

Note:  The only place we have been able to find the Smithers Beef Broth Concentrate is online.  Mom buys a case and splits it with the rest of the family.

Cut Green Beans (28oz) - 6 cans   (Mom always chooses Blue Lake but we also like Walmart's Great Value Family Size Green Beans.

Original Smithers Gourmet (Low Calorie, Fat Free) Beef Broth Concentrate - 2 tbsp. (NO more)

In a 4 qt crock pot (can not use a small crock pot), dump the 6 cans of green beans with the juice into the crock pot.  Add the 2 tbsp. of Smithers Beef Broth Concentrate.

Start cooking on High until the beans get hot (1 - 2 hours).  Then turn down to the lowest setting on the crock pot for 8-10 hours.  You will want to stir the green beans after 8 hours and taste.  We like to add pepper.  You do not need to add the salt because of the beef broth concentrate. 

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