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
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