Make Ahead Green Beans with Lemon-Herb Panko Crumbs
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Make Ahead Green Beans with Lemon-Herb Panko Crumbs
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Fresh, tender beans with a crisp, buttery lemon-herb topping.
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Ingredients
For the beans
- 1 ½ pounds slender green beans
For the panko crumbs:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small clove garlic finely minced
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- sea salt a pinch
- Zest from 1 small lemon
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
To finish:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For the beans:
- Up to a day in advance, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Place a large sieve (strainer) in the sink and prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- When water is rapidly boiling add 1 teaspoon salt and green beans. Return water to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Don't overcook.
- Drain beans well through sieve, then immediately plunge into ice water. Swish beans with your hands for 10 seconds. Drain well and spread out on a clean kitchen towel, removing any remaining ice. Pat with towel to dry then wrap in several thicknesses of paper towel and place in a zippered plastic bag.
For the panko crumbs:
- For the panko crumbs, melt butter until bubbly in a small sauté pan. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds then add panko crumbs and sesame seeds and sea salt. Cook, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat and add lemon zest and herbs. Stir to combine and set aside. The panko crumbs can be prepared several hours ahead of time. Wait until just before serving to add the fresh herbs and lemon zest.
To finish:
- Just before serving, melt the last tablespoon of butter in a large saute pan. Allow butter to get foamy and golden.. Watch carefully so butter doesn't burn. Add lemon juice and green beans and toss gently until beans are hot, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Add lemon zest and fresh herbs to panko crumbs and sprinkle over the beans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
930IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
15.5mg
(17%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15.5mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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