Crumb Topped Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Crumb Topped Green Beans—an easy and flavorful way to transform humble green beans into a standout addition to any meal. This recipe balances fresh, tender-crisp blanched green beans with a crunchy, golden breadcrumb topping enriched with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side at holiday gatherings. Simple yet sophisticated, Crumb Topped Green Beans offer the perfect combination of texture and flavor, making them an ideal complement to roasted meats, hearty casseroles, or vegetarian mains. Enjoy this quick, versatile recipe that's sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing the ends.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Blanch the green beans by cooking them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Stir well to evenly combine.
Place the blanched green beans into a serving dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy your Crumb Topped Green Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2779 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1034 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
