Green Beans and Mushrooms
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Green Beans and Mushrooms recipe! Perfectly blanched green beans retain their crisp-tender texture while mingling with earthy sautéed baby bella or cremini mushrooms, all brought to life with rich butter, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. A dash of optional red pepper flakes adds a touch of heat for those who crave a little spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish complements everything from holiday spreads to weeknight dinners. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it's a delightful way to add a healthy, vegetarian-friendly boost to your meal. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted proteins or as a standalone star, this recipe promises to impress with its irresistible balance of freshness and umami flavor. Perfect for home cooks looking to add a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish to their repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 225 grams baby bella or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter until the butter is melted and begins to foam.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2021 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
