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Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms

Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms

1/2 lb. French cut green beans, trimmed
1 T. salt
3 T. and 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
6 oz. fresh Portobello mushrooms, stemmed, sliced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 c. shallots, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
3 T. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard

Bring a large pot add water and salt, bring to a boil.

Add green beans and cook 5 minutes.
Drain beans and place in a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Let sit 5 minutes to cool. Remove vegetables from the cold water bath and dry.

Heat skillet and add 3 tablespoons of oil at a medium heat.
Add mushrooms and thyme. Sauté 5 minutes until mushrooms are brown.
Add shallots and continue to sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard.
Gradually add the 1/3 cup of olive oil.
Place green beans and mushroom in serving bowl and drizzle over the vinegar-mustard.

posted by Kate @ 2:04 PM