Description
This garlic butter sautéed green beans and mushrooms recipe is a quick and easy side dish packed with flavor. Crisp-tender green beans and juicy mushrooms are tossed in rich garlic butter, making it a perfect addition to any dinner table. Whether you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, a flavorful vegetable side, or an easy recipe for busy nights, this dish delivers with minimal ingredients and maximum taste.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans
8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a golden sear, then stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan with mushrooms. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is fully melted.
4. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until heated through and well coated in the garlic butter sauce.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added brightness, squeeze a little lemon juice over the dish just before serving.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when sautéing mushrooms or they’ll steam instead of sear.
You can prep the green beans a day ahead to save time on busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: garlic butter, green beans, mushrooms, easy recipe, healthy dinner ideas