Green Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps

  • 1
    Remove ends of beans. Leave beans whole, or cut into 1-inch pieces. Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place green beans in steamer basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Cook almonds in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant.
  • 3
    Remove tough stems of mushrooms; cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices. Heat olive and sesame oils in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in soy sauce and green beans. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until green beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

  • If you're pressed for time, you can purchase two 12-ounce bags of precut, washed fresh green beans. You'll find them in the produce section of your supermarket.
  • Once cultivated only in Japan and Korea, shiitake mushrooms are now cultivated in the United States. The meaty flesh has a full-bodied, some even say steaklike, flavor. The stems are tough but add a wonderful flavor to stocks and sauces. (Discard the stems after they've been used for flavoring.)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
95
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
310mg
Total Carbohydrate
9g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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