Description
Make dinner feel special in just 20 minutes with these Garlic Butter Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms! This quick and easy side dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Crisp-tender green beans, savory mushrooms, and fresh herbs get tossed in garlic butter for unbeatable flavor and freshness. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and a healthy, delicious choice for anyone searching for easy dinner ideas, healthy sides, and quick food ideas.
Ingredients
300g (10 oz) fresh green beans, trimmed
200g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Trim the ends off the green beans and slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic and chop your herbs.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green but crisp. Transfer beans to a bowl of ice water, then drain.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add garlic to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Toss in the blanched green beans. Sauté everything together for 2-3 minutes until beans are heated through and coated.
6. Stir in the herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra color and crunch, don’t overcook the green beans—blanch just until bright green.
Swap butter for vegan butter or more olive oil to make this recipe vegan.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quick side, easy green beans, healthy vegetables, dinner ideas, easy recipe