Green Beans with Shiitake

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 tbsp macadamia nut oil or palm fruit oil
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp coconut aminos
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Over high heat, bring a big saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Return to a boil with the green beans, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the shallots and simmer, stirring periodically, for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
5. Add the shiitake mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan and simmer, stirring periodically, for 6-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are slightly browned.
6. Cook for 1 minute after adding the green beans.
7. Toss in the coconut aminos, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
8. Serve.