Spicy Chinese Mustard Green Beans

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This green bean salad with a Chinese mustard and sesame dressing is a spicy, zesty addition to any meal that is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)
1 1/2 teaspoons cold water
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook uncovered until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2 Mix mustard powder and cold water together in a small bowl to make a paste. Stir in vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar, and salt.
3 Pour mustard paste mixture over green beans; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.