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Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms and Bacon Recipe
Source: Thanksgiving 101
Makes 8 servings







Make Ahead: The green beans can be blanched up to 1 day ahead; the mushrooms can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Green beans and bacon go together like, well, turkey and gravy. Portobello mushrooms, full of meaty flavor, are a fine addition to this classic dish. However, sauteed portobellos often give off a lot of dark liquid, which some cooks feel ruins the look of a dish. Scraping the dark gills out of each portobello cap with a spoon solves the problem.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
4 ounces sliced smoked bacon (usually 1 slice equals 1 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper

RECIPE METHOD

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and return to the boil. Cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. (The green beans can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Pat the green beans dry with paper towels, place in a large self-sealing plastic bag, and refrigerate.)

Cut off the stem from each mushroom and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick roundness. Using a teaspoon, scrape out the dark brown gills from the underside of each mushroom cap and cut the caps into 1/4-inch-thick strips.

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the mushroom stems and caps and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until the shallots soften, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. (The mushrooms can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead, covered, and kept at room temperature.)

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and tilt to coat the pan. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towels to drain. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet. When the bacon is cool, coarsely chop and set aside. (The bacon can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead, covered, and kept at room temperature.)

Place the skillet over medium heat and heat until the bacon drippings sizzle. Add the green beans and mushrooms, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon and season with the salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve immediately.

Recipe reprinted by permission of Broadway Books. All rights reserved.


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Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Facts per Serving

Calories: 176   Fat, Total: 13g   Carbohydrates, Total: 10g  
Cholesterol: 9mg   Sodium: 268mg   Protein: 4g  
Fiber: 2g   % Cal. from Fat: 66%   % Cal. from Carbs: 23%  

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Reviewed by Steven from ,
Rating: 4Would make this dish againNov. 22, 2007

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Reviewed by Sylvia from San Diego, CA
Rating: 4Would make this dish againApr. 16, 2007

This is our favorite green bean side-dish. You can use canned green beans. I also saute fresh minced garlic with the shallots.
The flavor is wonderful.

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Reviewed by Balinda from Fenton, MO
Rating: 5Would make this dish againNov. 5, 2006

i make this all the time ! I can make a meal of it, I have to say cast iron makes the best flavor.

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