Recipe: Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Onion Rings

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS AND CRISPY ONION RINGS

1/2 small red onion, cut into thin rings and separated
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided use
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup milk
1 pound frozen green beans, thawed

In a bowl, toss the onion with 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.

Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, stirring, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour over the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the milk and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add green beans and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Top with the onions.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Real Simple magazine