Description
Savory green beans with mushrooms bring earthy woodland charm to classic side dishes. Sautéed with garlic and herbs, this elegant companion elevates your dinner table with rustic Mediterranean simplicity you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Flavor Boosters:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pan, gently moving them around until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet, releasing its aromatic essence and allowing it to dance with the mushrooms for about 60 seconds.
- Carefully fold green beans into the fragrant mixture, stirring them gracefully to ensure even cooking and maintaining their vibrant crispness.
- Allow green beans to become tender yet retain a subtle resistance, typically requiring 5-7 minutes of gentle sautéing.
- Enhance the vegetable medley with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground pepper, considering an optional splash of umami-rich soy sauce or bright, zesty lemon juice.
- Transfer the glistening vegetable blend to a serving dish, presenting a warm, inviting side that celebrates the natural flavors of mushrooms and green beans.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor in this simple side dish.
- Slice mushrooms evenly to ensure uniform cooking and beautiful presentation on the plate.
- Adjust cooking time for green beans based on your preference – shorter for more crunch, longer for softer texture.
- Swap olive oil with butter or add toasted almonds for extra richness and nutty flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg