Green Beans w/Portobello Mushrooms
Makes 6 servings

What is better with green beans than mushrooms.  Here is a quick and easy recipe that is easy to take on a picnic or serve your guests at a backyard party.

• 1/2 - pound French cut green beans, trimmed

• 1 - tablespoon salt

• 3 - tablespoons and 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil

• 6 - ounces fresh Portobello mushrooms, stemmed, sliced

• 1/2 - teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

• 1/4 - cup shallots, chopped

• 1/2 - teaspoon salt

• 1/4 - teaspoon ground pepper

• 3 - tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 - teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Directions

1. Bring a large stock pot add water and salt, bring to a boil.  

2. Add green beans and cook 5 minutes.  

3. Drain beans and place in a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking.  Let sit 5 minutes to cool. Remove vegetables from the cold water bath and dry.

4. Heat skillet and add 3 tables of oil at a medium heat.  

5. Add mushrooms and thyme.  Sauté 5 minutes until mushrooms are brown.  

6. Add shallots and continue to sauté an additional 2 minutes.  Add salt and pepper.

7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard.  

8. Gradually add the 1/3 cup of olive oil.

9. Place green beans and mushroom in serving bowl and drizzle over the vinegar-mustard.  

10. It is ready to serve your guest.