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Green Beans with Chanterelles and Cipollini





Total Time
1 hr 30 mins

Chanterelle mushrooms and cipollini onions are worth the splurge, but you can substitute halved cremini mushrooms and frozen pearl onions and the results will still be very tasty.

This recipe, and others like it, comes from the article “16 Standout Side Dishes to Complete Your Christmas Dinner.”

Green Beans with Chanterelles and Cipollini (1114)




Erin Kunkel
 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 1 pound cipollini onions, peeled (halved if large)
 2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed
 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
 8 ounces chanterelle mushrooms,* rinsed, wiped clean, and larger pieces torn into quarters lengthwise
 1/3 cup minced shallots
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1/3 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
Step 1
1

AT HOME (MAKE SAME DAY)

Step 2
2

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, without moving, until golden brown (reduce heat if they get too dark too fast). Care­fully turn onions over and let cook until dark golden on both sides and softened inside, about 30 minutes total. Let onions cool, then transfer to a container.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook beans until bright green and tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add 2 tbsp. butter, stirring just until melted. Put in a container for transport.

Step 4
4

AT THE PARTY

Step 5
5

Heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil in a medium frying pan over high heat. Add mushrooms; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release all their liquid and start to brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 4 tbsp. butter to pan. When butter has melted and begins to sizzle, add shallots, thyme, salt, pepper, and reserved caramelized onions. Cook, stirring gently, until shallots have softened. Add broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 6
6

Meanwhile, rewarm beans and transfer to a large platter. Pour mushroom mixture over center of beans.

Step 7
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*For tips on cleaning mushrooms, watch our video at sunset.com/cleanmushrooms.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%

Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 9.2mg4%
Sodium 89mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 8.7g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.