Green Beans with Mustard, Shallots and Bacon

==Description==
Green Beans with Mustard, Shallots and Bacon from the Public Health Recipe Cookbook, Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, in the public domain
* Cook Time: 30 minutes
* Serves: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed (or one 16-ounce package frozen green beans)
* 2 slices lean bacon
* ¼ cup shallots, sliced (or, alternatively, ¼ cup sliced green onions)
* 2 teaspoons brown or grainy mustard
* salt and pepper, to taste
== Directions ==
# In a large saucepan, heat ½ cup water to boiling and add green beans.
# Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
# Drain into a colander then rinse beans under cold water and set aside (if using frozen beans, cook according to package directions).
# In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
# Drain bacon on paper towels then crumble pieces and set aside.
# Add shallots to bacon drippings then raise heat to medium-high and cook until tender.
# Turn heat to low then stir in the mustard, salt and pepper.
# Add green beans and toss until evenly coated.
# Serve in a platter sprinkled with crumbled bacon.
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Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Green bean Recipes
Category:Green bean Side Dish Recipes
Category:Shallot Recipes