Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, & Shiitake Mushrooms
These green beans aren’t just any ordinary green beans and come highly recommended.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, 2 medium
- 12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, optional
Details
Servings 8
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from bhg.com
Preparation
Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain green beans in a colander. Run cold water over beans until chilled to stop the cooking and keep the beans bright green.
In an extra-large skillet heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook just until tender, stirring often. Add mushrooms; cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring often.
Add green beans. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through, tossing sometimes. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and thyme; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, garnish with almonds.