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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal
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.8 oz green beans
- 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.2 mini red bell peppers, ¼ onions
- Wash the mushrooms and place in a colander to dry.4 oz mushrooms
- Add olive oil to a skillet, add onions and stir for a few minutes.¼ cup olive oil
- Add the pepper, mushrooms, coconut aminos, cayenne pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and salt and stir for 5 minutes.1 tablespoon coconut aminos, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the green beans and stir for 5 more minutes on medium heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Mince several cloves of fresh garlic for really garlicky green beans.
- For a savory flavor, crisp up a few pieces of bacon. Use the bacon grease to cook the vegetables and add the chopped bacon pieces right before serving.
- Add a rich, nutty flavor by using sesame oil instead of your regular cooking oil.
- After sauteeing the mushrooms, deglaze the pan with a splash of balsamic vinegar or white wine for extra flavor.
- Let the mushrooms weep. Once you cook mushrooms, they start to release a lot of moisture than can make your recipes taste soggy and bland. It's important to let them cook down and release some of that liquid before adding the green beans.
- Adjust the seasonings to your preferences. This recipe calls for really simple ingredients and it's easy to adapt. You can add onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, or even smoked paprika for a smoky, savory flavor.
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