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Garlic Butter Green Beans with Mushrooms - Restaurant Style Side Dish

This quick sautéed green beans and mushrooms recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes. The combination of earthy mushrooms, crisp-tender green beans, and rich garlic butter creates an umami-packed vegetable side dish that elevates any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and trim the green beans, then pat them dry. Slice the mushrooms into even pieces so they cook uniformly. Mince the garlic finely to distribute its flavor throughout the dish.
  2. Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color and crunch.
  3. Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and develop a golden brown color. The mushrooms should be tender but not mushy.
  4. Create the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it will turn bitter.
  5. Combine and Finish: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet along with soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.

Notes

Choose cremini mushrooms for best flavor, don't skip blanching the green beans to maintain color and texture, and add garlic at the right moment to avoid burning.