Some will say it’s all about the turkey or roast, but how many of us scour through recipes looking for the perfect side dishes to serve with the turkey? We search for recipes because we dream of the perfect meal, and the meal generally includes side dishes. I definitely fall into this group of recipe searchers, partly because it’s nice to try something new and because I believe accompanying dishes are equally as important to any meal as the main item. Even though everyone will not agree with this sentiment, it’s hard to resist buttery green beans. Add in a good dose of garlic, Dijon and lemon juice and you’ve got a bright and zesty veggie that is perfect served with roast turkey, beef or ham. These Garlicky Buttered Beans just might steal the show.
Heat a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook at a gentle simmer until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, gather remaining ingredients and melt butter in a medium skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute on low heat until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute, being careful not to brown. Whisk in lemon juice, Dijon, salt and pepper.
Add cooked beans and toss until evenly coated with butter sauce. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
-Green beans can be cooked and cooled in an ice bath up to one day in advance. They will need more time to warm in the butter sauce if adding from a chilled state.
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There’s nothing like fresh garden vegetables! Consider yourself lucky if you have your own garden or subscribe to a vegetable box program because you can’t beat the clean, crisp, earthy taste of vegetables freshly plucked from the vine or soil. Mushroom Green Beans are a great way to savour your bounty!
While I love green beans simply cooked with butter, salt and pepper,  sometimes it’s nice to change it up a bit. Today I’m sharing Mushroom Green Beans in casserole form. This dish makes a great side for company and can be made ahead and popped in the oven when needed. You’ll love this Mushroom Green Bean side dish because it’s loaded with mushrooms, shallots and plenty of cheese. The buttery bread crumb topping will make you want to go back for seconds. Enjoy!
Drain beans well and toss with mushroom mixture, and asiago cheese. Pour into a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with topping. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
White and cremini mushrooms work well here, but my personal favourite is 1/2 ounce dry wild mushrooms (prepped as per container), coarsely chopped and added with 10 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms as shown in this post.
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