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Delicious Crispy Shallots, Mushrooms, and Green Beans Recipe

French green beans and mushrooms are topped with crispy fried shallots and served in a white, round bowl.
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This recipe is so simple yet the mushrooms and crispy shallots on top really elevate everyday green beans and take them to the next flavor level.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. (32 ounces) green beans (you can use any kind of green beans but I like to use French green beans as I think they make a better presentation)
  • 8 large shallots thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. mushrooms cleaned (the recipe I’ve followed is Williams-Sonoma and it calls for wild mushrooms. But because it’s hard to find an assortment of fresh mushrooms, especially wild mushrooms, sold loosely, I’ve used either baby Bella, cremini, or button mushrooms, and I’m not sure the taste differential is all that great).
  • 2 tbl. spoons olive oil
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
  • ​Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a generous amount of salt. Add the green beans and reduce to medium-high heat. Cook for about 4 minutes or until they turn bright green. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately transfer them to the ice bath. Drain them, set them on paper towels, and let them dry. 
  2. In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the shallots and fry until light brown and a little crispy. Don’t overcook the shallots, as they will become bitter. When done, transfer the shallots to a paper towel-lined plate and let the oil drain off. Set aside for topping the green beans and mushrooms.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt the butter on medium heat and cook the butter until it turns light brown. Add the mushrooms and cook for 6 approximately 6 minutes. 
  4. When the mushrooms are ready, add the green beans to the mushrooms just until heated through. Don’t overcook the green beans, as they will become mushy.
  5. Transfer the green beans and mushroom mixture to a serving plate/bowl and top with the crispy shallots. 

Notes

These green beans are also the perfect side dish with steak, chicken, or fish. They taste great reheated as leftovers as well and can be a fun addition to green salads. 

Find it online: https://mostlovelythings.com/shallots-mushrooms-and-green-beans/