INGREDIENTS
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Crispy Onions
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2 medium yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons panko or plain breadcrumbs
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Canola, safflower, peanut or other high-heat oil, for deep-frying
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Mushroom Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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12 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced or coarsely chopped
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Few gratings fresh nutmeg (optional)
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 teaspoon table salt
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Assembly
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1 to 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved (see note about volume)