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Garlic Butter Green Beans with Mushrooms: Easy Savory Side Dish Recipe

This quick and flavorful side dish features tender green beans and savory mushrooms sautéed in aromatic garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with various main courses.
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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 butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add butter to the skillet with mushrooms. Once melted, add minced garlic and thyme. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through and well coated with the garlic butter sauce.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't skip the blanching step for best texture. Use a mix of mushroom varieties for deeper flavor. Add garlic after mushrooms are cooked to prevent burning. Pairs well with Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes.