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    Aug 25, 2019

    Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms

    Published on Aug 25, 2019. Updated on Nov 8, 2022. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 30 Comments

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    Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms are a delicious and crunchy combination of green beans and mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and spiced with red peppers. It makes an excellent side dish for a simple meal at home or a holiday gathering!

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    This is one of my favorite go-to side dishes for potlucks and events. It is always a hit and so easy to make so I can whip it up pretty quickly.

    I also really like that it works for most of the special diets out there: paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, or vegetarian. Such a win-win for everyone!

    I just love the crunchiness of this dish. Actually, that is what I love the most about green beans. It thirstily soaks up any flavors when it is cooked and becomes deliciously satisfying. One cup has 3.4g of fiber which makes you full very easily.

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    Mushrooms are considered a superfood, as they are known for their wonderful health benefits and healing properties. They are so versatile and can be eaten in so many ways.

    They can be fried, grilled, boiled, roasted, sautéed, you name it. They also make an excellent substitute for meat or chicken in dishes since they are vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

    Mushrooms also soak up flavors as well, just like green beans so you can just imagine how tasty this combo is!

    ingredients used to prepare green beans and mushrooms

    Ingredients Used

    • Green beans: fresh, frozen, or pre-packaged will work just fine.
    • Mushrooms: I like to use pre-sliced mushrooms because it’s just more convenient.
    • Red onions: I love the milder flavor of red onions and their bright color.
    • Mini red bell peppers: because a little heat is good for the soul 🙂
    • Coconut Aminos: a salty-sweet condiment with a buttery finish, that makes all the difference in my recipes. This is optional and you can leave it out if you wish.
    • Olive oil: for sautéing.
    • Spices: cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and garlic powder. Feel free to substitute with your favorite spices.

    How to prepare green beans and mushrooms

    You can use frozen or fresh green beans in this recipe. If using fresh green beans, you have to cut off the ends of the green beans.

    You can also buy pre-cut green beans with the ends already cut off. Wash the green beans and boil in a pot of water for about 10 minutes, till it becomes just crunchy and not too soft.

    Use just enough water to cover the green beans and cover the pot so it can boil faster. Drain the water and set it aside.

    boil and drain green beans

    Wash the mushrooms and leave them in a colander to drain. You can also pat dry if you prefer.

    Chop the onions and mini bell peppers into smaller pieces. Add olive oil to a skillet, add onions and stir for a few minutes.

    Add the pepper, mushrooms, coconut aminos, and spices and stir a bit more for about 5 minutes.

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    Add the green beans and stir for 5 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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    This green beans recipe will go perfect with Keto Meatloaf or Keto Mashed Cauliflower.

    If you love green beans as much as I do, try these other delicious variations!
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    Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms

    Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms is a delicious and crunchy combination of green beans and mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and spiced with red peppers. It makes an excellent side dish for a simple meal at home or a holiday gathering!
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    Course: Snack, Side Dishes and Appetizers
    Cuisine: African, American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 157kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola
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    Ingredients

    • 8 oz green beans
    • 4 oz mushrooms, pre-sliced
    • 2 mini red bell peppers, chopped
    • ¼ onions, chopped
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt, to taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and cut green beans, if fresh.
    • Place in a pot and add water to cover the green beans.
    • Boil for 10 minutes till the green beans is a bit tender but still crunchy.
    • Drain and set aside.
    • While boiling the green beans, chop onions and mini bell peppers into smaller pieces.
    • Wash mushrooms and place in a colander to dry.
    • Add olive oil to a skillet, add onions and stir for a few minutes.
    • Add the pepper, mushrooms, coconut aminos, cayenne pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and salt and stir for 5 minutes.
    • Add the green beans and stir for 5 more minutes on medium heat.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Each serving is just 5g net carbs.
    You can use frozen green beans or buy precut green beans.
    The mushrooms should be drained after washing to reduce excess moisture when sauteing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 25.9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Swathi says

      September 06, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      The combo of earthy mushroom and nutty beans looks really delicious, excellent side dish any day. Especially for thanksgiving table.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        September 07, 2019 at 8:10 pm

        Thanks Swathi! I love this for thanksgiving as well.

        Reply
    2. Eileen Kelly says

      September 06, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      These beans are the bomb! Absolutely delicious and flavorful. I love the addition of the spices for the perfect side dish!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        September 07, 2019 at 8:11 pm

        Totally agree, Eileen. It really is the bomb!

        Reply
    3. Sandi says

      August 29, 2019 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      This will make the perfect side dish during the holidays!!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        September 06, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Yes it does!

        Reply
    4. Jenni says

      August 28, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made these easy green beans for dinner last night and they turned out so well! We really enjoyed them, and and will definitely be making them again! So easy and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        September 06, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Yay! I'm always thrilled to hear this!

        Reply
    5. Molly Kumar says

      August 28, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This was so yummy and easy to make. We loved the addition of mushrooms with sauteed beans.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        September 06, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks Molly!

        Reply
    6. Whitney says

      August 27, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      I'm always looking for ways to add variations to green beans, these flavors are amazing together thank you!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        August 27, 2019 at 6:06 pm

        Yes, they do blend so perfectly together!

        Reply
    7. Donna says

      August 26, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      The mushrooms pair just perfectly with the beans here, and that nice little kick from the peppers rounds the whole dish out. Just delicious.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        August 27, 2019 at 6:05 pm

        Thanks, Donna! So glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    8. Jade says

      August 26, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely didn’t have to convince me twice to try this! I loved it just like I knew I would!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        August 26, 2019 at 6:57 pm

        Yay! So glad you loved it, Jade!

        Reply
    9. Yemisi says

      August 25, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Thanks me smacking my lips... Delicious

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        August 26, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Thanks! This is one of my favorite side dishes too 🙂

        Reply
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