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Savory Garlic Butter Green Beans and Mushrooms - Easy Restaurant Quality Side Dish

Transform simple vegetables into an extraordinary side dish with this garlic butter green beans and mushrooms recipe. In just 20 minutes, you'll create a savory, buttery vegetable medley that rivals any restaurant-quality side, featuring crisp-tender green beans and earthy mushrooms sautéed in rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter melts, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
  4. Add the remaining butter to the skillet along with the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet along with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes until the green beans are heated through and coated in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Blanching is key for perfect green beans - don't skip this step! Cook mushrooms in a single layer without overcrowding, and add garlic towards the end to prevent burning.