Recipe for Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Onions at Life's Ambrosia

When looking back on my childhood, I fondly remember many end of the summer Sunday dinners. I remember playing outside all day, climbing trees and hanging out with friends. Just as the sun would begin to set, I’d head back home, walk through the front door and breath in the wonderful aroma of whatever dinner my mom was making. She made a variety of things but my favorite, even to this day, was fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans. So naturally, when I made Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy last week, I knew I just had to make green beans too.

I love green beans. Especially fresh green beans. I was once a fan of the canned version, but as I grew up I began to enjoy the flavor and crispness of fresh green beans a little bit more. I also began to enjoy adding other vegetables to the mix. For this recipe, I chose mushrooms and onions. The mushrooms add a bit of an earthy flavor and the onions give you just a hint of sweetness, making this one of my go-to side dishes for many meals.

Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

Tender green beans sauteed with earthy mushrooms and onions.

Serves 2 - 4

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 25 min

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions:

Place trimmed green beans, water and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt in a small skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until beans have softened slightly but are still crisp. Drain and set aside.
In the same pan add olive oil and butter. Once butter has melted, add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes or until softened.
Return green beans to the pan, cook 5 minutes. Add garlic powder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

For a non-vegetarian variation, sprinkle some crumbled bacon on top, because everything is better with bacon right? Enjoy!

Responses to "Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Onions"

“
I just finished my batch of fresh beans from the farmers market. This sounds like a nice combination. I make a stir fry of mushroom, bell pepper & onions.
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- Soma

“
Hi Des

Did you use white button mushrooms or another type.
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- Jackie

“
I love green beans as well. My mom always makes it with crunchy toasted almonds!
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- zoe

“
I like how you’ve made the green beans even heartier by adding the mushrooms … an excellent side … almost as good as the main!
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- Muneeba

“
Thanks Soma! That is one of my favorite mixtures for stir-fry too.
Hey Jackie, I used white button mushrooms but you could also substitute crimini mushrooms for even more earthy flavor.
What a great tip zoe! I will definitely be adding almonds next time i make this.
Thanks Muneeba!
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- Deseree