Thanksgiving 101
Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert
Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms and Bacon
Serves 8
Green beans and bacon go together like, well, turkey and gravy. Portobello mushrooms, full of meaty flavor, are a fine addition to the classic dish. However, sautéed 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 cap with a spoon solves the problem.
Make Ahead: The green beans can be blanched up to 1 day ahead. The mushrooms and bacon can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead.
Ingredients:
1½ pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup finely chopped shallots
4 ounces sliced smoked bacon (usually 1 slice equals 1 ounce)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of ... read full excerpt from: Thanksgiving 101 ebook
