Looking for a delicious unique green bean recipe? This is the perfect sauteed green bean recipe. This one of a kind green bean recipe with mushroom and tomatoes. The whole dish is then topped with a creamy parmesan sauce.
Place the green beans in a microwave safe dish with a cover and 1/4 cup of water and microwave on high for 8-12 minutes or until the beans are tender. Drain the water and sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the hot beans and stir until the cheese is evenly distributed. Replace the cover and set aside.
Mix the spices until everything is well combined. Combine them with the heavy cream and heat this mixture in a small sauce pan over medium heat until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced onions and 1 tsp of sugar. Saute the onions until they are well carmelized and add these to the green beans.
In a separate, small skillet, melt 2 tbl of butter and heat it until it begins to brown slightly and produces a nutty fragrance. Add the mushrooms and saute them until they begin to brown nicely, about 4-5 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Now add the olives, and tomatoes. Stir frequently for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add this mixture to the green beans and stir everything together well.
Now, pour the cream sauce over the green beans and stir enough to get everything well coated. Serve warm. Enjoy! Reheats well in the microwave.
Notes
Less than 3 Net Carbs3 Weight Watchers SmartPoints