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Recipe by
EatingWell
Green Beans with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs
In this easy green bean recipe, browning the butter before tossing it with the breadcrumbs produces a nice nutty flavor. Serve this green bean dish as an alternative to green bean casserole or as an easy side with steak, chicken or fish.
6
Servings
20 mins
Total cook time
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, , trimmed
- ¼ teaspoon salt,
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper,
- 3 tablespoons butter,
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- ½ cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs,
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese,
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling often, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until the butter is nutty brown, about 30 seconds more. Stir in breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the breadcrumbs with the green beans. Top with cheese.
All recipe ingredients should be cooked to a safe internal temperature according to USDA guidelines. After preparing a recipe, please store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
