Creamy String Beans And Mushrooms Food

CREAMY GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly mist a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Toss the shallots with the oil and salt and pepper on a baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and bake until golden and crispy, stirring 3 to 4 times, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the shallots and toss well. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a small pot combine the milk, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and let steep for 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and run briefly under cold water. Drain again and set aside.
• Strain the milk into a large skillet, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mushrooms have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the broth and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the beans and nutmeg. Toss until the beans are well coated in the sauce and transfer to the baking dish. Scatter with the shallots and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the shallots are crisp, about 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY STRING BEANS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Rinse the string beans in cold water, then snip off both ends and discard.
• To a large frying pan, add the prepared beans, cover with hot water and bring to boil.
• Add sugar and salt, reduce heat to simmer, cover the frying pan and cook the beans for about 10 minutes or until they are just slightly tender.
• When done, drain well and set aside.
• In the same frying pan on medium-high heat, melt butter, add the beans, sliced mushrooms, seasoning salt, garlic powder, black pepper and stir well.
• Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are almost tender; stirring freqently.
• Stir in the whipping cream and continue to cook on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cream starts to thicken to form a nice creamy sauce; stir freqently.
• Serve immediately with your dinner meal.
• Small nugget potatoes boiled with some mint leaves are an excellent side dish.
• Use beans that are 4 to 5 inches long.

CREAMY GREEN BEANS & MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer beans to ice water to cool; set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and the remaining tbsp oil. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, 3-4 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, paprika, cinnamon, pepper, and 1/4 C water. Add to the mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Fold in the beans and zest and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

STRING BEAN AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the beans and salt to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes or until just tender. Do not overcook. Drain and cool.
• Wash and dry the mushrooms, then slice them thinly.
• Prepare the sauce by whisking together the mustard, vinegar, cumin, Tabasaco, salt and pepper. Slowly add the oil while whisking vigorously
• In a salad bowl, place the beans, mushrooms, onion and chives. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss gently.

GREEN BEANS WITH CREAMY MUSHROOMS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch beans until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil ina large nonstick skillet over medium heat.Cook shallots, stirring occasionally, untiltender and just starting to brown, 3 to4 minutes. Transfer shallots to a small bowl,and wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
• Whisk together stock and cornstarch. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add shallots. Whisk in stock mixture. Cook until thick, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Toss in beans. Serve warm.