Description
Garlic Butter Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms are a quick dinner side dish with crisp-tender green beans, golden mushrooms, fresh garlic, and a rich buttery finish. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, holiday food ideas, healthy side dishes, low carb meals, and simple vegetable recipes that taste fresh, savory, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
2. Transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water, then drain well and pat dry.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender.
5. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the butter and let it melt.
6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss until coated in the garlic butter.
8. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
9. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is warmed through.
10. Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and parsley, then toss again and serve warm.
Notes
Dry the mushrooms and green beans well before cooking so they brown instead of steaming.
Add the garlic near the end so it becomes fragrant without burning.
For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan over the warm vegetables right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
Keywords: garlic butter green beans, sautéed green beans and mushrooms, easy vegetable side dish, quick dinner side, healthy side dish