Description
Savory green beans with mushrooms dance on your plate, bringing earthy Mediterranean flavors to life. Crisp vegetables and umami-rich mushrooms create a simple side dish that elevates any meal, promising delightful comfort with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) green beans, trimmed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (cremini, button, or baby bella), sliced
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm olive oil or butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a glossy cooking surface.
- Introduce minced garlic and shallots, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for 1-2 minutes until fragrantly translucent.
- Gently fold in sliced mushrooms, letting them caramelize and soften for 5-7 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown complexion through occasional stirring.
- Incorporate crisp green beans into the skillet, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4-6 minutes to achieve a perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by delicately sprinkling fresh thyme or parsley and adding a bright citrus note with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- For an optional luxurious finish, dust the surface with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating a savory layer of complexity.
- Transfer the vibrant vegetable medley to a serving platter and present immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and texture.
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 golden-brown caramelization.
- Pat green beans and mushrooms dry before cooking to prevent steaming and promote proper browning.
- Adjust cooking time based on personal preference for vegetable tenderness, keeping beans vibrant and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg