Glazed Mushroom with Green Beans

Ingredients

• Large mushrooms (e.g. Portobello), halved or quartered 300g
• Green beans, trimmed 200g
• Olive oil 1 tbsp
• Garlic, minced 2 cloves
• Fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp
• Soy sauce 2 tbsp
• Maple syrup 1 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp
• Water 2 tbsp
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish) 1 tbsp

Method

1. Steam or blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
2. While the beans are cooking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat.
4. Add the prepared mushrooms to the hot pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and brown.
5. Pour the prepared glaze mixture over the mushrooms. Stir well to coat and let it bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes, until the mushrooms are glossy and tender.
6. Season the mushrooms with black pepper to taste. If the glaze is too thick, add a splash more water.
7. Serve the glazed mushrooms immediately alongside the prepared green beans. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.