Green Beans & Pancetta with Whole-Grain Mustard Dressing

In this easy vegetable side recipe, green beans are tossed with crispy bits of pancetta, shallot and whole-grain mustard after cooking. If you can’t find pancetta, bacon is a perfect alternative.

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
• 1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Add shallot and green beans to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water and salt. Cover and cook until the beans are tender and the water has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with mustard, pepper and the reserved pancetta. Transfer to a serving dish.

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