Green beans with Shiitake Mushrooms

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed
2/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth (or Vegetable broth)

Directions:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl.
• Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same skillet.
• Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add green beans and toss to coat with butter.
• Pour broth over green bean mixture.
• Cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and green beans are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in shiitake mushrooms.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer to platter and serve.

Bon Appetit – November 2001, pg. 213