These Healthy Green Beans with Mushrooms and Pomegranates are the perfect last-minute dish for any special occasion! The bright green of the beans and red of the pomegranates make it a beautiful addition to Christmas dinner.
The reason I say this is the perfect last-minute dish is that it’s SO fast and easy to make. But despite the fact that it’s so quick it’s full of flavor and nutrition. What could be a better win for any cook in a hurry?
Fun Nutrition Facts:
Did you know green beans can help reduce the risk of cancer? They can also help with depression and bone health.
Pomegranates are rich in fiber, vitamin C and potassium. They also contain a high amount of antioxidants which help with inflammation.
See? There are several reasons I call these Healthy Green Beans with Mushrooms and Pomegranates. And we didn’t even cover the benefits of mushrooms!
All in all, this is the perfect dish for Christmas dinner or any other feast.
P.S. For more mouthwatering side dishes be sure t check out my Honey Roasted Carrots with Cranberries and Goat Cheese and my Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese. Both will quickly become your new favorite recipes!
Green Beans with Mushrooms and Pomegranates
Steam green beans until tender. In a large fry pan melt butter and saute mushrooms until lightly golden brown. Add green beans and season with Real Salt and pepper. Gently mix until combined. Remove from heat and garnish with cheese and pomegranate arils. To make this recipe quicker for holiday cooking, trim green beans ahead of time and purchase pomegranate arils instead of whole pomegranates or seed a couple of days in advance and refrigerate.
Ingredients
Directions
Steam green beans until tender. In a large fry pan melt butter and saute mushrooms until lightly golden brown. Add green beans and season with Real Salt and pepper. Gently mix until combined. Remove from heat and garnish with cheese and pomegranate arils. To make this recipe quicker for holiday cooking, trim green beans ahead of time and purchase pomegranate arils instead of whole pomegranates or seed a couple of days in advance and refrigerate.
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