A festive twist on the classic green bean casserole, our Christmas Green Beans are a lighter, brighter take that skips the heavy cream in favor of vibrant, fresh flavors. This dish is as simple to whip up as an Asian-inspired stir-fry, but elevated with some Parmigiano Reggiano and a hint of lemon. Topped with crispy fried shallots for extra crunch, it’s the perfect side dish to complement your holiday table. With its quick and easy preparation, it’s a guaranteed favorite that pairs beautifully with any festive spread. Simple yet refined, it’s the kind of dish you’ll make again and again, all year around.

Christmas Green Beans Recipe 

Ingredients

• 300 grams of fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 portobello mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red chili, finely minced
• A squeeze of lemon juice
• Some lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons of Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated (plus extra for topping)
• 3 tablespoons of fried shallots
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. First, we roast the mushrooms. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the sliced portobello mushrooms on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

2. While the mushroom bakes, you can begin on the stir fry. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and let it heat until shimmering. Add the green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are blistered and slightly charred.

3. Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and red chili to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Turn off the heat. Add the mushrooms in together with some freshly grated parmigiano reggiano and some lemon zest before a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss and serve onto a plate.

5. Top with the fried shallots and more parmigiano reggiano and it’s ready to eat.

We hope you like this light and delicious addition to the festive table! Tag us @owiugoods on Instagram if you make any of our recipes!