Italian Green Beans
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4.6
Italian Green Beans
Description
Italian Green Beans blends frozen green beans with a rich topping of butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. The bread crumbs are gently toasted in butter with garlic and seasoning until golden brown, providing a nutty, crunchy contrast to the tender beans. The frozen beans are cooked until just tender, then mixed with the seasoned crumbs to coat them well and bring out a layered flavor.
The seasoning of salt and ground black pepper is adjusted to taste, enhancing the overall dish without overpowering the delicate green beans. This dish works well alongside meat or fish, adding a buttery, herbaceous note and a pleasing mouthfeel from the crunchy topping.
For ease, the green beans can be steamed in a bag or boiled, providing options based on time and available kitchen tools. This dish serves about five, making it practical for family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil, salted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 16 ounces green beans frozen
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Stir to coat and saute over medium heat until the bread crumbs start to brown, about 3-4 minutes. 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- While the bread crumbs are sauteing, cook the green beans, either in a Ziploc Zip 'n Steam bag (according to package directions) or in a pot of water. 16 ounces frozen green beans
- Add the green beans to the frying pan and stir to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot. salt and ground black pepper
Notes
- Use frozen green beans steamed in the bag or boiled according to preference before combining with the breadcrumb topping.
- The toasted breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture should turn golden brown but not burn, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Salt and pepper should be added to taste after mixing the green beans with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11.1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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