For 5 people (makes 5 cups)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
ZonaRico Gourmet Spice Blends:
- MediteRican
- Saltus
Avocado Oil
6 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
½ cup organic vegetable broth
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
8 oz. fresh button mushrooms, halved or quartered
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
½ teaspoon chopped fresh organic thyme
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted (season to taste with Saltus while toasting)
Skillet Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Sweet caramelized onions and crunchy toasted almonds add a delicious depth of flavor to this savory green bean skillet. Button mushrooms bring a meaty texture to every bite, while fresh thyme adds an herbal component that ties everything together. Enjoy alongside a vegetable pot pie for your ultimate comfort meal.
Tip: Get a jump on your meal prep by making the onions in Step 1 and then storing them in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- In a large nonstick skillet cook onions, covered, over low 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally, add a large drizzle of Avocado oil and season to taste with MediteRican, adding enough of the broth, 1 to 2 tablespoons at time, as needed to prevent sticking. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high 3 to 5 minutes or until very tender and golden, stirring constantly and adding maple syrup the last 1 minute of cooking. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
In a large skillet cook mushrooms over medium, add a large drizzle of Avocado oil and season to taste with Saltus, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding enough of the broth, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Stir in green beans, thyme, and the remaining broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 6 to 8 minutes or until beans are crisp tender. Stir in onions. Sprinkle with almonds.


