Garlic Butter Sautéed Green Beans & Mushrooms for Dinner Delight
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Crisp-tender green beans and juicy mushrooms tossed in rich garlic butter—simple, savory, and irresistible.
Ingredients
- Fresh green beans (trimmed)
- Cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional lemon juice (for finishing)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; blanch green beans for 3–4 minutes until bright green, then drain.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until browned and tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Finish with parsley (and a squeeze of lemon if desired) and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
- Serve as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
