I recently crafted a take on Green Beans With Mushrooms And Onions that rethinks the traditional casserole. Fresh green beans pair with button mushrooms, diced yellow onion and minced garlic in a stove-top dish featuring butter, chicken broth and a hint of thyme. I appreciate the clever blend of these wholesome ingredients.

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I’ve always been intrigued by ways to reinvent a classic favorite. When I first tried this stove-top version, I was amazed at how it offers all the flavors of the traditional casserole but without hogging my oven.

I start with 1 lb of fresh green beans trimmed and cut to just the right size and add in 8 oz of sliced button mushrooms. I also throw in a diced yellow onion and a couple of minced garlic cloves to give the dish a bit of a kick.

As I stir in 2 tbsp of butter, and splash in about 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water, if needed), a pinch of dried thyme makes a surprising difference. I season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper as it cooks, letting the flavors mingle into a vibrant, healthy side dish that’s easy enough for everyday cooking but interesting enough to spark some dinner table conversation.

Why I Like this Recipe

I like this recipe because it’s super easy to prep and cook. I don’t need no fancy equipment and everything just comes together in like 10-15 minutes. One of the things I love is how it brings out the fresh flavors of the green beans and mushrooms, which makes the dish feel light yet satisfying. I also appreciate how using chicken broth and a pinch of dried thyme adds a nice, savory kick that really makes the veggies pop. Lastly, I like that it doesn’t take up any important oven space so I can cook other stuff at the same time without any hassle.

Ingredients

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Green Beans: Crisp and fiber-rich, adding a healthy crunch to every bite.
Mushrooms: Earthy flavor bursting with vitamin D and antioxidants to boost nutrition.
Yellow Onion: Offers natural sweetness and layers of flavor along with helpful phytochemicals.
Garlic: Intensifies taste with antimicrobial properties that can support immunity.
Butter: Brings rich creaminess and smooth texture while balancing savoriness.

Chicken Broth: Provides deep flavor and moisture, keeping green beans tender and tasty.
Dried Thyme: Offers a subtle earthy note, enhancing flavors without overpowering.

Ingredient Quantities

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

8 oz button mushrooms (or cremini if you prefer), sliced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp butter

1/4 cup chicken broth or water

1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make this

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1. Start by prepping all your ingredients; trim and cut the green beans into 2-inch pieces, slice the mushrooms, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.

2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to foam.

3. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it softens up.

4. Toss in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms and stir them around until the mushrooms begin to brown a bit.

5. Now, add the green beans and sprinkle in the dried thyme if you like. Give it a good stir so everything mixes well.

6. Pour in the chicken broth (or water), then cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 5 minutes so the beans get tender.

7. Remove the lid and let the liquid simmer for another 2-3 minutes, which will help evaporate any extra broth.

8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste, stir everything one last time.

9. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then turn off the heat.

10. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, easy Green Beans with Mushrooms side dish!

Equipment Needed

1. Cutting board for prepping green beans, mushrooms, onion, and garlic
2. Chef’s knife to trim, cut, slice, and dice the ingredients
3. Measuring cup and spoons for the chicken broth, butter, and thyme
4. Large skillet to cook the veggies and simmer the flavors
5. A lid for the skillet to cover while the beans are cooking
6. A spatula or wooden spoon for stirring throughout the process

FAQ

Q: How do I prep the green beans?

A: Just trim off the ends and cut them into 2-inch pieces. It's super easy if ya do it right.

Q: Can I use different mushrooms than button mushrooms?

A: Sure you can use cremini or even shiitake, but button mushrooms keeps it classic.

Q: Can I swap butter with olive oil?

A: Yes you can if you want a lighter taste, though butter really brings out a richer flavor.

Q: Do I need to blanch the green beans before cooking?

A: Nah, you dont really have to. Cooking them with the mushrooms and broth works just fine.

Q: Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?

A: Absolutely! You can use vegetable broth or even water if thats what you have on hand.

Green Beans With Mushrooms Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Green beans: you can try snap peas if you dont have fresh green beans, they add a similar crunch

Button mushrooms: cremini or even shiitake can work well if you want a deeper umami flavor
Yellow onion: red onion is a good alternative, giving a slightly sweeter taste
Chicken broth: you can swap this with vegetable broth if you’re looking for a lighter taste or to keep it dairy free
Butter: olive oil works fine too, which is great if you’re tryin to avoid dairy

Pro Tips

1. Try blanching the green beans in boiling salted water for a minute then shock em in ice water if you want them to stay extra crisp and colorful
2. Don’t crowd the pan when browning the mushrooms because when there’s too many they end up stewing rather than getting that nice brown flavor
3. Give the onions a little extra time if you like them super soft and sweet before adding the garlic so the sauce gets richer overall
4. Taste as you go and adjust your salt and pepper early on so you get the seasoning just how you like it instead of waiting until the end and running into problems

Green Beans With Mushrooms Recipe

Recipe by Toni Baldesera

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Servings

servings

Calories

113

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Equipment: 1. Cutting board for prepping green beans, mushrooms, onion, and garlic
2. Chef’s knife to trim, cut, slice, and dice the ingredients
3. Measuring cup and spoons for the chicken broth, butter, and thyme
4. Large skillet to cook the veggies and simmer the flavors
5. A lid for the skillet to cover while the beans are cooking
6. A spatula or wooden spoon for stirring throughout the process

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
8 oz button mushrooms (or cremini if you prefer), sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Start by prepping all your ingredients; trim and cut the green beans into 2-inch pieces, slice the mushrooms, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to foam.
Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it softens up.

Toss in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms and stir them around until the mushrooms begin to brown a bit.
Now, add the green beans and sprinkle in the dried thyme if you like. Give it a good stir so everything mixes well.
Pour in the chicken broth (or water), then cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 5 minutes so the beans get tender.
Remove the lid and let the liquid simmer for another 2-3 minutes, which will help evaporate any extra broth.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste, stir everything one last time.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then turn off the heat.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, easy Green Beans with Mushrooms side dish!

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.