Green Beans and Mushrooms
A delectable two vegetables in one side dish that's holiday table special and easy enough to make any time.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound mushrooms trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 pound green beans washed, stem ends trimmed
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- minced fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring one inch of salted water to boil in a large, covered pot with a steamer insert.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add minced garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 7 to 9 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, place green beans in the steamer basket over boiling water in an even layer. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Uncover and remove from heat.
- Transfer steamed green beans to skillet with mushrooms; stir to combine. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to serving bowl or platter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- Test one green bean to see if they are cooked to your liking. Larger green beans will take longer to cook.
- Here are a few more options for cooking green beans. Use any of these to replace step 1 of the recipe.
- To roast green beans: Toss trimmed green beans in a bowl with a little olive oil, salt and pepper; spread in an even single layer on a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet. Roast in an oven preheated to 425˚F for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the beans and how tender you like them.
- To blanch green beans: In a wide saucepan or skillet bring salted water to boil, you'll want just enough to cover the green beans. Add beans to boiling water and 4-5 minutes, until bright green and crisp tender.
- To grill green beans: Toss trimmed green beans in a bowl with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. In a grill basket or grill pan over medium-high heat, grill, stirring often, for 10-12 minutes, or to your desired level of tenderness.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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