4 c green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 c water
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c minced onions or shallots
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
salt as desired
Boil green beans in two cups of water for approximately six minutes or until beans are just tender. Drain beans, reserving three tablespoons of cooking liquid. (This may be done ahead.) Refrigerate until ready to finish.
About 15 minutes before serving, warm the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook just until softened. Whisk together the reserved cooking liquid, mustard, soy sauce and brown sugar. Add to the onions and stir. Add the beans and stir to coat. Cover and simmer on low for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt if needed.
Makes 4 servings.