From my little kitchen to yours... Enjoy.
Lemony Green Beans with Mushrooms
Adapted from Peace Meals, Junior League of Houston
Recipe Notes
Cremini mushrooms look a lot like white button mushrooms. The outsides are just a little darker and they have a heartier taste. I recommend using these, but if you can't find them, substitute white button mushrooms. For the green beans, "trimmed" simply means to cut off both ends. For a how to on blanching the beans, click here. Remember, you want them to stay crisp so cook just until they turn bright green.
Ingredients
3/4 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced about a 1/4 inch thick
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
zest and juice of one lemon
Step by Step
Blanch the beans in boiling water and cook for about 4 minutes until tender and bright green. Cool the beans under cold running water, drain and set aside. Heat the butter in a medium saute pan over medium- low heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Do not stir. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix in seasonings and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add beans, lemon zest and juice. Cover pan and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
haha. I had the same thoughts on green beans for a long time, but they can be so fresh. Great looking recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fresh and easy side. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI happen to love green beans and yours look fantastic. The mushrooms add a earthiness to the freshness of the beans. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fresh looking side for spring. I am going to file this recipe away until our beans sprout in the garden. Looks like a perfect use.
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds so yummie, never though in adding lemon...the picture is amazing as well. Hope you have a great week ahead Ashlea :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, these look like a perfect side for our Easter lunch. Just in time! I didn't feel like doing a salad, but wanted something fresh and green. Yum, these look great.
ReplyDeleteI'm such a sucker for mushrooms and love green beans and lemon as well. Looks delicious!
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