Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms

Are you struggling to find new ways to add more vegetables into your meals? Well, these sautéed green beans and mushrooms are simple to make and contain lots of nutrients. You can add it as a side dish to your next barbecue or as an extra dish for supper tonight. As an added benefit, this dish is a low-carbohydrate option when you're managing your blood sugars!

Makes 5 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients for sautéed green beans and mushrooms

• ½ lb fresh green beans
• 8 oz fresh Portobello mushrooms, sliced
• 2-3 tsp fresh garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions for sautéed green beans and mushrooms

1. Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high heat.
2. Add mushrooms and 2 teaspoons of garlic. Sautée until mushrooms are slightly soft, about 8-10 minutes. Drain if needed. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add green beans and 1 teaspoon of garlic.
4. Toss every 5 minutes until green beans are soft or slightly browned. Return mushrooms to the skillet. Toss with salt and pepper.
5. Enjoy!

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