Italian-Style Green Beans

Submitted by TXOLDHAM

"Found this one in Light & Tasty. It is now a family favorite."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Cover beans with water and bring to a boil.
2. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Be careful not to overcook.
3. Drain.
4. In a large non-stick skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until crisp-tender; stir in the drained beans.
5. Sprinkle with basil, lemon peel, sugar, salt and pepper.
6. Cook and stir until combined.

Reviews

[keather]

This is a nice side dish for any meal. The seasonings were perfect and didn't overwhelm the main ingredients. I'm always looking for a good side dish that has a little twist. This will be a family favorite at our house as well.