Green Beans With Shiitake Mushrooms

A flavorful side dish that is good with almost any entree.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter, 3/4 stick
• 8  ounces  fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
• 2  shallots, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  lbs green beans, slender, trimmed
• 2⁄3 cup low sodium chicken broth
•  salt, to taste
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl.
4. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same skillet.
5. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
6. Add green beans and toss to coat with butter.
7. Pour broth over green bean mixture.
8. Cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and green beans are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
9. Stir in shiitake mushrooms.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Transfer to platter and serve.