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    Recipes » Side Dish

    Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon

    Published: Nov 19, 2018 · Modified: Nov 4, 2021 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sauteed green beans get a huge flavor boost on the stovetop with bacon, mushroom and pine nuts. Blanched green beans are sautéed with bacon, mushrooms, and shallots and then sprinkled with roasted pine nuts to make a tasty and healthy side dish. 

    Sauteed green beans with mushrooms and bacon are topped with pine nuts
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    Ingredients

    • Fresh green beans
    • Salt and pepper
    • Bacon
    • Shallot 
    • Mushrooms 
    • Garlic 
    • Pine nuts

    >>See the recipe card below for quantities<<

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    STEP 1: BLANCH THE BEANS. Bring a large stockpot filled halfway with water and 1 tablespoon of sea salt to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately place in a bowl of ice water. 

    How to blanch green beans
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    STEP 2: COOK THE BACON. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add bacon slices. Cook until crisp, around 4 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side. Remove the bacon from the pan and allow to cool on a plate. Chop when cooled. 

    STEP 3: COOK THE SHALLOTS AND MUSHROOMS. Add the shallots and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms are golden and release some of their liquid. Add additional ghee if there is not a enough bacon drippings in the pan. Once the mushrooms are finished cooking, add the garlic and stir for 60 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

    STEP 4: SAUTE THE BEANS. Add the green beans into the skillet with the mushrooms and toss to coat the beans with the mushrooms and drippings. Cook until the beans are just warm, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a serving dish and top with pine nuts and chopped bacon. 

    How to serve green beans

    Storage

    Transfer the beans to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

    FAQ

    Can I substitute frozen green beans?

    You can definitely use frozen green beans in this recipe and skip the blanching. Simply cook them ALMOST according to the package directions.

    I microwave them for a minute shy of the recommended cooking time on the package, drain them and then proceed with the recipe from step 2.

    What is a good substitute for shallots?

    Shallots are usually found near the garlic in the produce section of the grocery store. If you can't find them, though, don't fret. Use half a small onion and you'll be in business.

    Shallots have a sweeter, more garlicy flavor, so I usually go with a sweeter, yellow onion as a substitute for shallots.

    What to Serve With This Recipe

    These are a great side dish with a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. They're also awesome year-round with a classic Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken, Easy Cast Iron Skillet Steak, or Garlic Chili Crispy Chicken Thighs.

    Other Tasty Side Dish Recipes

    • Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
    • Rosemary Roasted Potato Wedges (Whole30)
    • Maple Bacon Carrots (Paleo)
    • Garlic Sage Whipped Parsips

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    Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon

    Green beans get a huge flavor boost on the stovetop with bacon, mushroom and pine nuts. Blanched green beans are sautéed with bacon, mushrooms, and shallots and then sprinkled with roasted pine nuts to make a tasty and healthy side dish. 
    5 from 2 votes
    AUTHOR : Lauren
    RECIPE COST : $8.10 / $1.35 per serving
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Diet Paleo, Whole30
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 117 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 24 ounces green beans (cleaned and stems removed)
    • salt and pepper
    • 3 slices bacon
    • 1 shallot (diced)
    • 8 ounces white mushrooms (sliced)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

    Instructions
     

    • BLANCH THE BEANS: Bring a large stockpot filled halfway with water and 1 tablespoon of sea salt to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately place in a bowl of ice water. 
    • COOK THE BACON: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add bacon slices. Cook until crisp, around 4 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side. Remove the bacon from the pan and allow to cool on a plate. Chop when cooled. 
    • COOK THE SHALLOTS AND MUSHROOMS: Add the shallots and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms are golden and release some of their liquid. Add additional ghee if there is not a enough bacon drippings in the pan. Once the mushrooms are finished cooking, add the garlic and stir for 60 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
    • SAUTE THE BEANS: Add the green beans into the skillet with the mushrooms and toss to coat the beans with the mushrooms and drippings. Cook until the beans are just warm, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a serving dish and top with pine nuts and chopped bacon. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.4mg
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    RECIPE EQUIPMENT

    Large Cast Iron Skillet
    Large Stockpot
    Chef's Knife
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    **This blog post contains affiliate links to products that I actually use and that align with my values. See my affiliate disclaimer here.

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