Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Green Beans with Mushrooms

Fresh, crisp green beans and sautéed mushrooms provide a delicious alternative to traditional green bean casserole.

Makes 6 servings 6
Prep time Under 30 minutes PTM
Total time More than 1 hour PTM

Nutritional Information

Calories 70 Fat 3.5g
Protein 2g Cholesterol 5mg
Carbohydrates 8g Sodium 20mg
Fiber 2g Saturated Fat 1g
Sugars 3g

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red onion, thinly sliced

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 tablespoon butter

½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

salt and pepper, if desired

Directions

In large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to boil. Add beans; bring water back to boil. Cook beans, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp tender. Plunge into cold water until beans are cold; drain. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

To reheat; let beans stand at room temperature 1 hour. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add green beans, butter, thyme, salt and pepper, if desired. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring and tossing gently, 6 to 8 minutes.

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