Description
Homemade green beans with mushrooms brings savory comfort to family dinner tables across kitchens. Earthy mushrooms and crisp green beans combine with garlic and herbs, creating a simple side dish perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) green beans, fresh, trimmed and washed
- 8 oz (227 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (or butter, or combination)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot or 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or rosemary), optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling foundation for the vegetables.
- Gently sauté diced shallots until they become translucent and softened, releasing their delicate sweetness.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, stirring periodically and letting them caramelize and release their natural moisture for 5-7 minutes.
- Add green beans to the skillet, continuing to cook for 4-5 minutes until they reach a vibrant, tender-crisp texture.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt and pepper, then brighten with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
- For an optional gourmet touch, sprinkle freshly chopped herbs like thyme, parsley, or rosemary to enhance the vegetable medley.
- Transfer the aromatic vegetable blend to a serving dish and present immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Select fresh, crisp green beans with vibrant color and no blemishes for the best texture and flavor.
- Choose mushrooms like cremini or shiitake that provide rich, earthy undertones and complement the green beans’ natural sweetness.
- Quickly sauté vegetables to maintain their bright color, nutrients, and prevent overcooking which can make them mushy and bland.
- reduce oil for low-fat diets, use gluten-free tamari instead of salt, or add toasted nuts for extra protein in vegetarian versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg