Make Ahead Green Beans with Lemon-Herb Panko Crumbs
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Make Ahead Green Beans with Lemon-Herb Panko Crumbs
Description
Green beans are blanched briefly in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, then shocked in ice water to halt cooking and preserve color and texture. After drying, they can be stored up to a day ahead. The topping consists of panko crumbs toasted in butter with minced garlic, sesame seeds, sea salt, lemon zest, and fresh herbs rosemary and thyme. This mixture adds flavorful crunch and brightness to the green beans.
To finish, gently toss the green beans with butter, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper and scatter the lemon-herb panko crumbs on top. The method produces green beans with a fresh snap and a vibrant, textured topping that complements the vegetable’s natural flavor. Prepare the topping several hours in advance if desired, making this a convenient side.
Ingredients
For the beans
- 1 ½ pounds green beans slender
For the panko crumbs:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small garlic finely minced, clove
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- salt a pinch, sea salt
- lemon zest from 1 small
- 1 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped fresh
- 2 teaspoons thyme fresh leaves
To finish:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
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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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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