Going green

Green Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms

recipe from epicurious.com: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Green-Beans-with-Shiitake-Mushrooms-105815

INGREDIENTS

• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed
• 2/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

PREPARATION

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large nonstick 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.