Description
Garlic Butter Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms is a quick, flavorful side dish made with tender green beans, savory mushrooms, and rich garlic butter. It comes together fast in one skillet and pairs beautifully with chicken, steak, fish, or pasta for an easy meal upgrade.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and tender.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the green beans, remaining butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
6. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing until everything is coated and heated through.
7. Finish with lemon juice if using, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Blanching the green beans first keeps them bright and helps them finish perfectly in the skillet.
Do not overcrowd the mushrooms or they will steam instead of brown.
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon at the end for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
Keywords: garlic butter sautéed green beans and mushrooms, green beans and mushrooms, garlic butter vegetables, easy side dish