Garlic crumb beans
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Garlic Crumb Beans recipe! Fresh green beans are tossed with zesty lemon, savory bread crumbs, and aromatic garlic, all brought together with a touch of butter. Perfect as a hearty and delicious accompaniment to any meal. Ready in no time and sure to impress!
- 13 Mar 2024
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 8 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
Garlic crumb beans are a delightful and easy side dish that combines the crispiness of toasted bread crumbs with the fresh flavor of green beans. This dish is perfect for adding a crunchy texture and a burst of garlicky goodness to your meal. Here’s how you can prepare this delicious dish using simple ingredients you likely already have at home.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Trim the green beans by cutting off the stem ends.
- If using fresh lemon, zest the lemon until you have approximately 2 tablespoons.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the bread crumbs to the skillet and stir to coat them in the butter.
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the bread crumbs are toasted, add the minced garlic to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the lemon zest and mix well to combine with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Remove the skillet from heat and set the garlic breadcrumb mixture aside.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the trimmed green beans and cook until they are tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. This helps retain their bright green color.
- Drain the green beans from the ice water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Add the green beans to the skillet with the garlic breadcrumb mixture.
- Toss the green beans in the garlic breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on their own.
Tips:
- For a more robust flavor, consider using panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs for added texture.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when browning it with the bread crumbs. Lowering the heat slightly when adding the garlic can help prevent this.
- Blanch the green beans in ice water after boiling to retain their bright green color if you’re not serving them immediately.
- Feel free to experiment with adding other seasonings or herbs such as red pepper flakes, parsley, or thyme to customize the flavor to your liking.
Garlic crumb beans are a simple yet scrumptious side dish that can elevate any meal with their vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch. The combination of buttery bread crumbs, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon brings out the best in fresh green beans. Enjoy this versatile dish with your favorite main courses for a complete and gratifying dining experience.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 90 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 140kcal | 5% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.14g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 20g | 6% |
| Fiber 2.59g | 7% |
| Sugar 3.30g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 4.40g | 5% |
| Saturated 2.01g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 50ug | 5% |
| Choline 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.27mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 0.15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 1.92mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B9 44ug | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 0.08ug | 3% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 27ug | 22% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 66mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu 0.10mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.69mg | 15% |
| Magnesium, Mg 24mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 60mg | 5% |
| Potassium, K 170mg | 5% |
| Selenium, Se 6ug | 11% |
| Sodium, Na 170mg | 11% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.48mg | 4% |
| Water | |
| Water 55g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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