Description

Bold, buttery, and bursting with flavor, this Garlic Butter Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms recipe is your new go-to side dish. Perfect for weeknight meals or festive dinners, it’s a quick and easy recipe made with fresh green beans, hearty mushrooms, and loads of aromatic garlic. This is one of those food ideas that checks all the boxes — low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack ideas, dinner ideas, or simple vegetable sides, this dish delivers every time.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

8 oz cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash and trim the green beans. Slice mushrooms and mince garlic.

2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes until bright green, then transfer to an ice bath. Drain and pat dry.

3. Heat olive oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden. Stir and cook until tender.

4. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and remaining butter. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add the blanched green beans and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully coated and heated through.

6. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest if using. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, use a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake or oyster.

Always pat the green beans dry after blanching to avoid sogginess.

A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick of heat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 140
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: green beans, mushrooms, garlic butter, easy recipe, vegetable side dish