Green beans with pangrattato
Discover the ultimate Green Beans with Pangrattato recipe! Fresh green beans are elevated with crispy garlic breadcrumbs, zesty lemon, and fragrant parsley. A perfect blend of flavors and textures for a delightful side dish that's both easy and delicious.
- 20 Mar 2025
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 6 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Green beans with pangrattato is a delicious and nutritious side dish that brings together the crunchiness of toasted breadcrumb topping with the freshness of green beans. This recipe is perfect for adding a bit of zest and texture to your meal, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Tear the white bread into smaller pieces and place them into a food processor. Pulse until the bread forms coarse crumbs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the bread crumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley. Mix well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the pangrattato (bread crumb mixture) to a bowl and set aside.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- Add the green beans and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and retain their bright green color. Drain again.
- In the same skillet used for toasting the bread crumbs, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are warmed through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the pangrattato over the green beans. Toss to combine and ensure the green beans are well-coated with the flavored bread crumbs.
- Transfer the green beans with pangrattato to a serving dish. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Tips:
- Use day-old bread for the pangrattato to get the best crunch.
- Blanch the green beans in advance and quickly immerse them in an ice bath to retain their vibrant color and prevent overcooking.
- Feel free to add a pinch of chili flakes to the pangrattato if you prefer a bit of heat.
- Make sure to finely chop the garlic and parsley to distribute their flavors evenly.
Green beans with pangrattato is a simple yet flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of crispy pangrattato and tender green beans, enhanced with garlic and lemon zest, makes it a standout side that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 120 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 130kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 3.85g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 18g | 5% |
| Fiber 2.78g | 7% |
| Sugar 3.82g | 4% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated 2.83g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 12mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 88ug | 9% |
| Choline 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 1.74mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E 0.40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 110ug | 90% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 90mg | 7% |
| Copper, Cu 0.09mg | 10% |
| Iron, Fe 1.88mg | 17% |
| Magnesium, Mg 27mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus, P 60mg | 5% |
| Potassium, K 220mg | 6% |
| Selenium, Se 6ug | 11% |
| Sodium, Na 120mg | 8% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.45mg | 4% |
| Water | |
| Water 80g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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