Green Beans with Mushrooms
The green beans steam while the mushrooms and onion simmer with stock and a bit of butter, which reduces down to a thick and tasty sauce. The mushrooms and shallots naturally fall to the bottom as they cook to help create the sauce. You don’t need to babysit the veggies much at first, but you must stir them more often towards the end to prevent the sauce from boiling. This healthy side dish would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving turkey with all your favorite sides, like stuffing and mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Green Beans: Trim the ends off one and a half pounds of green beans. Salt: I used one teaspoon of Diamon Crystal kosher salt. If you use a different type of salt, you may need to adjust it to your tastes. Mushrooms: Cut eight ounces of cremini (also called baby bellas) mushrooms into thick slices. Onion: Thinly slice one small red onion. I also tested this recipe with shallots, which were a good substitute. Butter: Cut one and a half tablespoons of unsalted butter into a few pieces. Stock: You’ll need low-sodium chicken stock, but chicken or vegetable broth will also work.
How to Make Green Beans with Mushrooms
Tips
If the beans are ready, but the stock hasn’t reduced enough, increase the heat to high to speed up the process. If the beans aren’t ready and the liquid has cooked down too much, add more stock, two tablespoons at a time. Dairy-Free: Swap butter with a dairy-free alternative.
What to Eat with Green Beans with Mushrooms
Green beans and mushrooms are an easy side dish for any dinner, including for the holidays.
One Pot: This whole dish cooks in just one skillet, cutting down on cleanup time! Quick: There’s no need to sauté any of the veggies before simmering, which saves you a step. Most of the cooking is hands-off. Healthy: Green beans and mushrooms are good sources of protein and fiber. Green beans have folate and vitamins A and C, and mushrooms contain three different B vitamins, which help the nervous system. Lighter Than Green Bean Casserole: This green beans and mushroom recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional green bean casserole, which uses cream-based soup and fried onions.
Protein: Serve them with your favorite protein, like chicken, pork chops, or fish Potatoes: For a starch include mashed potatoes, roasted baby potatoes, or baked potato. Holidays: If you’re serving these vegetables for Thanksgiving, pair them with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
Storage
This green bean recipe is best made right before eating, though it could sit covered for a few hours if needed. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
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