Description
A deliciously simple side dish that combines fresh green beans and earthy mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted and sizzling.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and softened.
- Add the prepared green beans, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
- Cover the skillet and steam the green beans for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, and stir until melted.
- Finish with a splash of lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the butter with plant-based alternatives. You may also add crushed red pepper for heat or Parmesan cheese for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg