Take dinner up a notch tonight with this easy and tasty side dish recipe! Green beans and mushrooms sauteed with garlic are the perfect veggie side dish and ready in 15 minutes.
Why This Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe is So Good
- A Quick and Easy Side Dish. Adding blanched green beans to sauteed garlicky mushrooms takes about 15 minutes, and it's easy to throw together in a skillet while you're waiting for your other dishes to cook.
- Tasty Leftovers. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Add green beans and mushrooms to your meal prep lunches, or re-heat them for dinner tomorrow night.
- A Little Bit Fancy. Make this dish instead of plain steamed veggies. It's impressive enough for a romantic dinner, a dinner party, or a holiday meal.
- It's naturally gluten-free, vegan, and keto approved!
Need a different green bean recipe? Try making Vegan Green Bean Casserole instead!
Tips and Tricks for Making The Best Green Beans and Mushrooms
- Don't overcook the green beans. We're blanching them, which means you should boil them until the color turns bright green, then promptly remove them from the water and cool them down. This way, they stay that bright, beautiful color, and are crisp-tender.
- Keep the heat medium, and stir the mushrooms frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
- Instead of olive oil, you can use butter, vegan butter, or your favorite cooking oil.
- If you don't have fresh garlic, you can cook the mushrooms with a ¼ teaspon of garlic powder instead.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges if you like, or add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- Try adding toasted slivered almonds to make mushrooms and green beans almondine!
What to Serve With Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms
This side dish pairs well with all of your favorite dinners, and makes an especially tasty side dish for a vegetarian Thanksgiving!
Try some of these delicious vegetarian main dishes:
- Vegan Meatballs
- Vegan Shepherd's Pie
- Beyond Meat Meatloaf
- Baked Tofu
- Air Fryer Falafel
- Mushroom Wellington
More Easy Side Dish Recipes
- Instant Pot Baked Beans
- Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
- Vegan Grits
- Instant Pot Brown Rice
- Thanksgiving Fruit Salad
- Zucchini Bake
- Roasted Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts
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Green Beans and Mushrooms
Sauteed green beans and mushrooms are an easy and tasty vegan side dish recipe that's ready in only 15 minutes and perfect for dinner tonight.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh green beans washed and trimmed
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the beans to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4 minutes. Then drain the beans, rinsing with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Then drain the beans, rinsing with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the mushrooms and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the green beans and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Don't overcook the green beans. We're blanching them, which means you should boil them until the color turns bright green, then promptly remove them from the water and cool them down. This way, they stay that bright, beautiful color, and are crisp-tender.
- Keep the heat medium, and stir the mushrooms frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
- Butter, vegan butter, or your favorite cooking oil can be used instead of olive oil.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges if you like, or add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in the microwave or in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 391IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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