Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Shallots
Erin Indahl-Fink
Looking for a healthy Green Bean Casserole option? This recipe for Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Shallots is an amazing option! No cream of anything soup, and you can actually TASTE the beans, mushrooms and onions.
In a large skillet, add the trimmed green beans with approximately 3 cups of water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and steam the beans for 5 minutes. They will be bright green and slightly tender. Remove beans from skillet and transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Drain water from skillet.
In same large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and saute the mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes, Add the shallots and saute for 2 more minutes. Add sherry and saute for 2 more minutes, until evaporated.
Add the last tablespoon of butter. Add back the steamed green beans and saute for two more minutes. Season with thyme, salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy right away while warm.
Notes
You can use white, baby bella, shitakke, or a mushroom medley for your mushroom options.
If you cannot find shallots, you can use thinly sliced red onions.
You can substitute the butter for ghee, olive oil or avocado oil for healthier options.