Side Dishes
Green Beans & Cremini Mushrooms
At the heart of every holiday dinner table are the side dishes. This recipe doesn't stray too far from the classics — you’ll see all the usual suspects are present, but their out-of-this-world flavor is sure to please everyone expressing their gratitude this season.
Ingredients
FOR THE CHEESE, BEAT:
FOR THE BEANS, BLANCH:
HEAT:
The leftover herbed cheese makes a fabulous dip. Put it out with raw veggies for a casual holiday appetizer.
Instructions
For the cheese, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth using a hand mixer. Add Beau Monde, garlic, fines herbes, water, vinegar, and Worcestershire; beat until smooth. Season cheese with salt and white pepper; chill until firm.
For the beans, blanch beans in a large pot of boiling salted water, 5–6 minutes. Immediately plunge beans into a bowl of ice water; drain.
Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high, then add mushrooms and shallots; sauté 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add blanched beans; sauté to heat through, 4 minutes, tossing often. Season beans and mushrooms with salt and black pepper.
Transfer beans and mushrooms to a serving dish and top with cheese.
Blanch beans in boiling water, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and keep them green.
Add blanched beans to mushroom mixture. They're already cooked, so just heat them through.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 95
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Carbs 6g 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 2g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.