Description
Savory green beans with mushrooms elevate simple side dishes with earthy flavors from French countryside cooking. Sautéed mushrooms and crisp green beans create a rustic, elegant accompaniment you’ll want to serve alongside roasted meats or as a delightful vegetable course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces (227 grams) mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they achieve a vibrant green color and remain crisp. Quickly drain and set aside.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil or butter over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic and finely chopped shallots, sautéing until their aromatic essence permeates the kitchen, approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the skillet, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich golden-brown exterior. Stir periodically during the 5-6 minute cooking process to ensure even browning.
- Transfer the blanched green beans into the skillet, gently tossing to integrate with the mushroom mixture and ensure uniform heat distribution.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by seasoning with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Stir and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or thyme as a final flourish before presenting the vibrant vegetable medley.
Notes
- Select tender, bright green beans without blemishes for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a variety of mushrooms like shiitake, cremini, or oyster to add depth and complexity to the dish.
- Pat green beans and mushrooms completely dry before cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent steaming.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for crispier or softer beans based on personal preference, keeping an eye on their vibrant green color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg