ITALIAN GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

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Enhance your menu anytime using this flavorful recipe. Toasted almonds add crunch to the medley of green beans and mushrooms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil and butter for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown; set aside. , In the same skillet, cook mushrooms and garlic in remaining oil for 4-6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in the salt, oregano, pepper and beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until beans are tender., Place in a serving dish. Top with onions, cheese, almonds and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges