Green Beans with Mushrooms Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Mushrooms that makes for a delicious side dish or light entrée. Fresh green beans are combined with savory mushrooms, onions, and a touch of soy sauce and sesame oil for a tasty and nutritious dish.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Green Beans:
- 1 lb green beans (fresh or frozen; trim ends or use pre-trimmed for convenience)
Mushrooms and Onions:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz fresh button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 small onion (about 4 Tbsp, finely diced)
Seasoning:
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Prepare the Green Beans: If using frozen green beans, cook according to package instructions. For fresh green beans, trim ends, boil in water for 6–7 minutes until crisp-tender, drain, and rinse.
- Cook the Mushrooms and Onions: Sauté mushrooms and onions in olive oil and butter until golden and tender.
- Combine and Season: Add green beans to the skillet, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, season with salt and pepper, and sauté to blend flavors.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish and enjoy warm as a side or light entrée.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted chicken or grilled fish.
- Feel free to customize by adding garlic or herbs for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for another meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Green Beans, Mushrooms, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe