Upscale Green Beans

 I always look for ways to kind of lighten up the calories of our Thanksgiving dinner while keeping things traditional and flavorful.  This is a lightened up version of green bean casserole.  It's become a family favorite.

 6 Tbsp butter

4 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed 

1 shallot, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 lb trimmed French green beans

2/3 cup chicken broth

Slice the mushroom caps into strips.  Melt 3Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add shiitake mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes or until tender.  Add a pinch of salt.  Transfer the mushrooms to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.  Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet.  Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender (approx. 2 minutes).  Add the green beans and toss to coat with the butter.  Add the chicken broth to the pan and cover.  Bring to a low boil and simmer until the stock evaporates.  Stir in the shiitake mushrooms and season to taste with salt and pepper.  

Transfer to a bowl or plate to serve.