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Garlic Butter Green Beans with Mushrooms

Transform ordinary vegetables into an extraordinary restaurant-quality side dish with this garlic butter green beans and mushrooms recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sautéed vegetable medley combines crisp-tender green beans with savory mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and trimming the green beans. Slice the mushrooms into even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and half of the butter. Once the butter melts, add the green beans and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they start to develop some color.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes. The mushrooms will release their moisture and begin to brown slightly.
  4. Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet and add the remaining butter to the center. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Toss everything together, then add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Serve immediately, optionally topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For the best texture, don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning. The high heat is essential for getting that restaurant-style caramelization on both the green beans and mushrooms.