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]]> 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.

Sauteed green beans and mushrooms in a skillet with lemon wedges on top. The skillet is on a table with fresh garlic, a striped kitchen towel, and a small cutting board around it.

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!
a large white plate filled with sauteed green beans and mushrooms, on a table, viewed from the side.

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:

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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.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword green beans and mushrooms
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 63kcal
Author Alysen

Equipment

Ingredients

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.
    whole fresh green beans in a pot of boiling water, viewed from above.
  • Then drain the beans, rinsing with cold water to stop the cooking process.
    blanched green beans in a mesh strainer, viewed from above.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the mushrooms and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
    sliced mushrooms sauteed in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the green beans and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.
    green beans and mushrooms sauteed in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.

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: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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]]> Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is a tasty side dish that requires little prep and only a few minutes of cook time! You will love how easy and tasty this frozen broccoli in the air fryer is!

air fryer frozen broccoli on white plate

What makes air fryer frozen broccoli so good?

  • Making air fryer frozen broccoli requires little prep and only a few minutes of cook time! This makes it a quick and easy side dish for those busy weeknights!
  • This can be a quick addition to any meal! Just keep a bag in the freezer and you will be ready when hunger strikes!

Tips and Tricks for Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

  • Just like any air fryer recipe, keep your eye on the frozen broccoli while it is cooking so you can adjust the time to reach your desired crunch/texture!
  • Spice it up! Add in additional spices such as onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper! If you do not want spices on the broccoli, you can omit them from the recipe. Just toss the broccoli with olive oil and proceed with cooking.
  • Do not let the broccoli thaw before cooking. Cook it straight from frozen.
  • Don't have an air fryer? Try this Pan Fried Broccoli instead.
frozen green broccoli in black air fryer basket

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Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is a tasty side dish that requires little prep and only a few minutes of cook time! You will love how easy and tasty this frozen broccoli in the air fryer is!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer frozen broccoli
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 81kcal
Author Alysen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add broccoli, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl. Toss to evenly distribute the oil and seasoning.
    frozen green broccoli in glass bowl with salt and pepper on top with blue spoon to right side
  • Place the broccoli in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
    frozen green broccoli in black air fryer basket
  • Air fry at 380F/193C for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.Serve immediately.
    air fryer frozen broccoli served on a white plate with a golden spoon

Notes

  • Do not let the broccoli thaw before cooking. Cook it straight from frozen.
  • If you do not want spices on the broccoli, you can omit them from the recipe. Just toss the broccoli with olive oil and proceed with cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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