Garlic Butter Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms
A simple yet delightful side dish that highlights the natural flavors of green beans and mushrooms through garlic and butter.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Then, add the green beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook the green beans; they should be tender-crisp. For variations, you can add nuts, spice it up with red pepper flakes, or sprinkle parmesan cheese before serving.