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Green Beans and Mushrooms

Published: Nov 1, 2021 · Modified: Nov 1, 2021 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Looking for a healthier way to serve green beans for the holidays?  This tasty recipe is made completely from scratch--no canned soup here! Impress your friends and family members this holiday season with this amazing, healthy side dish.

Looking for other holiday side dishes? Try these baked artichoke hearts and roasted sweet potatoes with cranberries.

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Ingredients

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Most of the ingredients for this green beans with mushroom recipe are easy to find at your local grocery store.

  • Green beans: Use fresh, not frozen or canned.
  • Mushrooms: Fresh white button mushrooms are what we used, but feel free to use whatever fresh mushrooms you have.
  • Nuts: We used walnuts that are dry toasted to give them more flavor.
  • Shallots: We used shallots to make the dish more fancy, but you can also substitute with a sweet onion or a red onion.
  • Bacon: We used bacon in this recipe, but if you want this vegetarian, just omit it.

How to Make

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, submerge the fresh green beans, and cook for 5 minutes, then drain.

Shock the beans in an ice water bath for a few minutes, then drain in a colander (affiliate).

shocking blanched green beans in a bowl of ice water

Saute the sliced mushrooms in butter over medium high heat until they are brown and the liquid has evaporated.

sauteed mushrooms in a skillet with a wooden spoon

Remove the mushrooms, add more butter, and saute the shallots.

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Remove the shallots and pour in ¼ cup white wine to deglaze the pan.  Scrape off the bits of mushrooms and shallots with a wooden turner (affiliate).

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Return the mushrooms, bacon, and shallots to the skillet.  Stir to mix, then reduce the heat to medium low.

person frying mushrooms and bacon in a skillet

Whisk together the olive oil, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.

person whisking the dressing in a glass bowl

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium high heat.  Stir constantly for a few minutes until the walnuts are fragrant and they start to darken. Set aside.

Return the green beans, mushrooms, bacon, and shallots to the large skillet.  Turn up the heat to medium high for a few minutes, and stir until everything is heated through.

person stirring green beans and mushrooms in skillet

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the dressing.

person pouring the dressing on the green beans

Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted walnuts, then serve while it's still warm.

white serving bowl of Thanksgiving green beans

Recipe FAQs

How do you pick green beans at the grocery store?

Look for crisp, brightly colored green beans that feel firm and snap quickly and easily when bent. They should also have no brown spots or wrinkles. You can tell when they are going bad when they are limp, dry, and rubbery. They also don't snap when bent in half.

How do you blanch this vegetable?

Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Submerge them and cook until bright green, anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. Shock them in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process, then drain in a colander.

What goes good with this Thanksgiving side dish?

Green beans pair well with the following main courses: cedar plank salmon, roasted Thanksgiving turkey, pan fried pork chops, grilled steak, and stir fried chicken.

When should I buy fresh green beans for Thanksgiving?

Don't purchase more than one week before Thanksgiving, and they should be at their peak. Store them in the vegetable drawer in a plastic bag or a reusable container in the fridge to keep them crisp.

Expert Tips

  • Do you have picky eaters?  Keep the mushrooms large.
  • Want to avoid mushy beans? Don't over boil them.
  • Want to change this up? Add shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano as a garnish.

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Green Beans and Mushrooms

This recipe for green beans and mushrooms is made totally from scratch.  Fresh green beans, olive oil, mushrooms, shallots, and bacon come together to make this delicious holiday side dish.  You’ll be proud to serve this to your family!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green bean side dish, green beans and mushrooms, holiday side dishes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Brooke

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch lengths
  • 6 slices low-sodium bacon, crumbled
  • 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 medium shallots, sliced and separated into rings
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Submerge the fresh green beans and cook for 5 minutes, then drain.  Shock in an ice water bath for a few minutes, then drain in a colander.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet, flipping it with a fork.  Drain it on paper towels until cooled, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Fry the mushrooms until they have turned brown and all the liquid is gone.  Remove the mushrooms and set aside.
  • Add a little more butter to the same skillet, then cook the shallots until golden brown.  Set aside.
  • Pour in ¼ cup of white wine to deglaze the pan.  Scrape off the browned bits of mushrooms and shallots with a wooden turner.
  • Place the chopped walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat, and dry toast them, stirring constantly.  Watch them closely, as they can burn easily.
  • Return the mushroom, bacon, shallots, and green beans to the large skillet.  Turn the heat down to medium low to heat through.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the oil, vinegar, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Once the green beans are heated through, remove from the heat and pour the dressing over them and toss to combine.
  • Add the toasted walnuts to the mixture in the skillet and toss again, then garnish with chopped parsley.  Serve while still warm.

Notes

  • Do you have picky eaters?  Keep the mushrooms large.
  • Want to change this up? Add shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano as a garnish.
  • Want to avoid mushy beans? Don't over boil them.
  • Have green bean and mushroom leftovers?  Place in an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 11g (4%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 204mg (9%)Potassium: 422mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 933IU (19%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 51mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

This post was originally published on September 27, 2017 and was updated on October 5, 2018, and November 1, 2021.

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  1. Beth

    October 16, 2019 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    The mushrooms give the dish a lovely umami flavor. The green beans are soft but still have a bit of crunch.

    Reply
    • Emma

      October 16, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      I love the combination of green beans and mushrooms!

      Reply

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