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Garlic Butter Green Beans & Mushrooms: The Perfect Savory Side Dish

Transform simple vegetables into an extraordinary side dish with this garlic butter green beans and mushrooms recipe. This savory butter veggie mix combines crisp-tender green beans with earthy mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce that will elevate any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and trim the green beans, removing the stem ends. Slice the mushrooms into even pieces, about 1/4-inch thick. Mince the garlic finely to ensure even distribution throughout the dish.
  2. Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  3. Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and develop a golden-brown color. Season with a pinch of salt to help draw out moisture.
  4. Create the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet along with vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and coated in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Final Touches: If using, stir in lemon juice for brightness and Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Choose quality ingredients: fresh, crisp green beans and firm mushrooms. Don't overcook - maintain some crunch. Add garlic after mushrooms to prevent burning. Use good quality butter for best flavor.