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Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms from foodiecrush.com The stories are what I remember the most. Everyone gathered around my Grandma Mary Jane’s dining table set with her best crystal and china—that I now have. The ambrosia salad that she’d make just for me. Helping my Aunt Jill make the relish tray and sneaking the squeeze cheese minus the celery. But the best part of Thanksgiving was my Grandma M.J. retelling the same stories each year, with the same style and wit as if it was the first. Her memories of when my mom and and her siblings were young. No matter how many times we’d heard the story, the entire table would wait anxiously, grinning from ear to ear, and roar in laughter at the punch line. No one could tell a story like Grandma MJ. Except for Uncle Tom, whose laugh was positively booming and infectious, and whose motto is, “I’m on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it.” Ah, words to live by. Lucky for you, I’ve started—just barely—to move out of my ambrosia salad phase. This green bean recipe was from the first real Thanksgiving I cooked on my own. The day started with family, bagels on the beach and surfing. It ended with my husband’s coveted Baked Corn casserole erupting into Baked Corn Flambé and Tom the turkey making his post-oven debut at 9:30 p.m. Damn pop-up timers. Let’s just say the martinis made the wait a lot easier . But that’s what Thanksgiving is all about. It’s about creating the memories to share with family and friends around a table, with the same story and the same punch line, for years to come. FoodieCrGreen Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms from foodiecrush.comush Green Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
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Green Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms

Healthy and fresh Green Bean recipe with mushrooms and spices.

Ingredients

  • Bon Appetit Magazine November 2001
  • 6 tablespoons butter ¾ stick
  • 2 shallots sliced thinly
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2/3 cup low-fat chicken broth

Instructions

  • Over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a sauté pan. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • In same pan, sauté onion and garlic in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter for 2 minutes.
  • Add green beans and chicken broth. Simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms back into pan and warm through.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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  3. Bev Weidner says

    You somehow made green beans look like the sexiest vegetable on the planet. Seriously. When can we get together and play?

    Amayzin’ pictures.

    ihateyou.

    KIDDING.

    sortof.

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    • heidi says

      The green bean recipe is really light, and you can use as much or as little butter as you like. Unless you’re my husband. Then it’s just MORE BUTTER.

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  11. [email protected] says

    Your story is so beautiful, I remember listening to similar tales when I was a little girl, especially around Christmas where more of our extended family would get together. That mash potato and beans look dreamy! Perfect with a juicy roast.

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  13. Jt Clough | Big Island Dog says

    Once again, I am inspired. Gonna get the things I need on my list and start making them. I personally think Thanksgiving should be on a daily basis. Eat food that’s good for you, and give thanks for so many things we have in our lives.

    For some reason I’m bad with coming up with food ideas but lately I’m looking like I’m super healthy cook because of your blog! :)

    Aloha Wags!

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  15. Jeanette says

    What I love most about Thanksgiving is that all families celebrate it in their own personal way. It’s one occasion when multi-generations sit at the same table and catch up and share stories. Side dishes are definitely my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner – love all the gorgeous photos!

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  16. Cookin' Canuck says

    I could easily live by your Uncle Tom’s philosophy. Well said, indeed! I can’t think of a better way to liven up green beans than by pairing them with shiitake mushrooms (my favorite). Thanks so much for including my cauliflower recipe, Heidi.

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  17. Erin says

    I know and love that booming laugh! Your post has taken me down memory lane. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving! Looking forward to the launch…

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  18. Deborah says

    My grandma had a sticker on her fridge when I was growing up that had the seafood/see food saying on it. So every time I hear that, I think of her! These green beans look like the perfect side for Thanksgiving!

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