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Looking for a healthy Green Bean Casserole option? This recipe for Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Shallots is an amazing option!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Salad and Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 112 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
  • Tongs These stainless steel silicone tipped tongs by Kitchen aid are perfect for cooking with non-stick cookware!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb. green beans, fresh trimmed of stems
  • 10 oz. mushrooms sliced
  • 1/3 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry
  • 3 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 309mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
Keyword healthy green bean casserole, sauteed green beans, sauteed green beans with mushrooms, easy green bean recipe
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