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a round white plate filled with green beans and mushrooms. Three lemon wedges are around the edge of the plate.

Green Beans and Mushrooms

Cindy
Turn simple Green Beans and Mushrooms into a delightful side dish with this easy recipe that requires just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to cook.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans washed and trimmed
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the beans to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4 minutes.
    whole fresh green beans in a pot of boiling water, viewed from above.
  • Then drain the beans, rinsing with cold water to stop the cooking process.
    blanched green beans in a mesh strainer, viewed from above.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the mushrooms and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
    sliced mushrooms sauteed in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the green beans and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.
    green beans and mushrooms sauteed in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.

Notes

  • Don't overcook the green beans. We're blanching them, which means you should boil them until the color turns bright green, then promptly remove them from the water and cool them down. This way, they stay that bright, beautiful color, and are crisp-tender. 
  • Keep the heat medium, and stir the mushrooms frequently to avoid burning the garlic. 
  • Butter, vegan butter, or your favorite cooking oil can be used instead of olive oil. 
  • Serve with fresh lemon wedges if you like, or add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in the microwave or in a skillet. 
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