Green Beans and Mushrooms

This a a family favorite. I have made it quite a few times and it has always on over really well. It is also a good dish to do instead of green bean casserole.
If you can't find shitake mushrooms you can always use another kind of mushrooms. When cleaning the mushrooms DO NOT run under water because all of the flavor will wash away as well. Instead clean with a damp towel or paper towel. Enjoy!




Serves: 6

1 lb fresh green beans, washed and snapped

1/2 1lb fresh shitake mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 T butter

Salt and pepper for seasoning

First place a pot of water on high heat and bring to a boil. When it is boiling add a 1/2 t of salt and then the green beans. Cook the beans like this for 7 mins.

While the water is coming to a boil heat a large frying pan on medium high heat and add 1/2 a T of butter to the pan. When it is melted you can add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms start to brown then add the onions. (If it is starting to stick then add a little bit more butter.) When the green beans are done boiling take then out of the water and add to the pan. Also add the garlic and cook for 5 mins. Turn down the heat to medium low and add the rest of the butter and salt and pepper to season. This will make a great sauce. Cook for another 5 mins then serve. Enjoy!