Description
A delicious and nutritious side dish combining fresh green beans and earthy mushrooms, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil (or butter)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and trim your green beans.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice, tossing everything to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and beans are tender.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a vegan option, use olive oil instead of butter. Add red pepper flakes for heat or chopped nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg