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PREP NOTES: Preparing the butter/oil with the freshly minced garlic ahead of time, adds an extra layer of flavor to this tasteful green bean dish.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tablespoon of Butter

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

1 teaspoon fresh minced Garlic

1 8-ounce container of Portobello mushrooms

1 12-ounce package of fresh greens beans

1/2 teaspoons of each: garlic powder, kosher salt & pepper

OVEN ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS with GARLIC

Serves 4

Prep this part as early as 2 – 24 hour hours ahead of time, it makes all the difference in the flavor of this recipe. In a small sized ramekin melt the butter, then add the Olive Oil & minced fresh garlic. Stir. Cover with plastic. Leave on the counter until you are ready to assemble this side dish.
Take the stems off, then rinse & slice the mushrooms.
Rinse & cut off the ends of a 12 ounce package of fresh green beans.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. If you have a convection oven, place on a convection roast setting.
Place parchment over a large jelly roll pan.
Layer the green beans and the mushrooms on the jelly roll pan.
Sprinkle over the top the garlic powder, kosher salt & pepper.
Melt the infused butter/oil and garlic mixture for 20 seconds in the microwave. Stir, then drizzle over the top of the green beans and mushrooms. With tongs, mix well.
Roast in the pre-heated oven for 20 – 25 minutes, stir after the first 10 minutes. Roast until vegetables are at the doneness level desired. Serve immediately.

NOTES: The green beans can be substituted for asparagus or brussel sprouts. You could also add 1 can of water chestnuts or pearl onions to this recipe.