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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs green beans, trimmed
  • 12 cup margarine
  • 16 large shallots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Method

  • Cook green beans in large pot of generously salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain; rinse under cold running water and drain again.
  • Melt 1/4 cup margarine in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots and saute until deep brown and crisp, about 12 minutes.
  • (Green beans and shallots can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
  • Let stand at room temperature).
  • Melt 1/4 cup margarine in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk in mustard.
  • Add beans; toss until heated through and evenly coated, about 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mound beans on platter.
  • Sprinkle with shallots.