Green Beans and Mushrooms Braised in Cream

By norsegal8

This recipe takes the flavors in the tired green bean casserole and gives them new lift.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 medium shallots, peeled and sliced thin crosswise
• 1/2 pound domestic mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed and quartered
• 1 pound green beans, stem ends snapped off
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 small lemon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
• Salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat butter and oil over medium-high heat in large sauté pan. Add shallots; sauté until golden brown and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towel–lined plate; set aside.

2. In same pan, bring mushrooms, green beans, cream, lemon juice, and thyme to strong simmer; season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender but still offer some resistance to the bite, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Remove cover; simmer briskly to thicken cream if necessary. Adjust seasonings and transfer beans to large serving bowl. Garnish with fried shallots and serve immediately.