How to Make Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green beans are a popular and versatile vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One delicious and comforting way to serve green beans is by smothering them in a creamy mushroom sauce. This recipe for Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is perfect for a special dinner or a holiday feast, as it is rich, flavorful, and easy to make.

The combination of crisp-tender green beans and rich, creamy mushroom sauce creates an irresistible side dish that is sure to impress your fa...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until deep golden, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain shallots on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Add green beans, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to reserved drippings. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, for 2 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender and starting to blister, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes more. Transfer to a platter; keep warm.
  • For mushroom sauce, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add mushrooms; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add thyme, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook until mushrooms are golden, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes more. Mix in flour; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour mushroom sauce over beans and top with sauteed shallots and crumbled goat cheese.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Potassium: 263mg