Sautéed Lemon Basil Green Beans
 
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Fresh green beans cooked with mushrooms and onions, sautéed in tangy lemon juice with basil seasoning.
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Recipe type: Side Dishes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, julienned into ⅛" thick strips
  • 1 cup sliced baby Bella mushrooms
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped basil
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, washed, trimmed, and cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pepper
Directions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat in a large saucepan. As pan is heating, put beans in a microwave safe dish with 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave for 5-6 minutes until almost desired tenderness. Drain and set aside.
  2. Once oil is hot, reduce heat to slightly about medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and sauté for 6 minutes more, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Add lemon juice and cook until reduced, about 4 minutes. Add green beans, salt, and basil and sauté for 3-5 minutes more or until beans reach desired tenderness. Season with pepper. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tomatoes.
  3. Serve warm with crumbled goat cheese on top.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakesgf.com/sauteed-lemon-basil-green-beans/