New year, new you, new menu! Keep things light, fresh and fabulous – swapping out meat for mushrooms wherever you can – starting with Mushrooms with Green Beans https://bit.ly/2DlklJl. Toss this combo with some salad leaves and enjoy with a crusty roll for your weekday packed lunch. Or if you just love your proteins too much to let them go, at only 80Kcal per portion, this recipe makes a brilliant side to a steak or chicken breast if you’re Banting or otherwise dieting. #brownbag #lunchbox #eatatmydesk #dieting #banting #newme #deliciousnutritious

Mushrooms with green beans

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

250g fresh green beans, trimmed

1tbsp water

2tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

500g sliced mushrooms (mix of Portabellini and Portobello), roughly chopped

salt & pepper to season

 

Method

1 Put green beans in a microwave with water on high for 4 minutes. Once done, carefully remove excess water and set aside.

2 While green beans are cooking, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet/sauté pan. Add onion and cook until soft. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown.

3 Add green beans and stir to combine and rewarm. Season with salt & pepper and serve.