Green Beans and Mushrooms
This quick and easy recipe is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Green beans and mushrooms is a tasty vegetarian and gluten-free side made with a few simple ingredients and ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz green beans (ends trimmed)
- 8 oz mushrooms
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- ½ cup onion (chopped)
Directions
- 1
Add green beans to a pot of boiling water and boil for 6 - 7 minutes until crisp tender.
- 2
Drain beans after that and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Leave beans in the colander to drain.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add mushrooms and dry saute them until they begin to release their juices. Don’t stir them for 2-3 minutes until they brown, then you can flip them and brown them on the other side for another 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
- 4
Heat butter and olive oil in the skillet. Add chopped onions and saute until tender and translucent, about 3 -4 minutes.
- 5
Add cooked green beans and mushrooms to the skillet, and stir in the minced garlic. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- 6
Stir to combine. Saute everything for a minute, and take off the cooktop. Serve warm.