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Sautéed Green Beans

Sautéed green beans with garlic, toasted breadcrumbs, sesame seeds and fresh parsley. A deliciously healthy and versatile side dish that's great with so many French dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 500 g (18oz/ 3 cups) slender green beans top and tailed
  • ¼ tsp (good pinch) bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 cloves garlic finely chopped, minced
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) dried breadcrumbs or Panko
  • 15 g (1 tbsp) sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 20 g (1½ tbsp) butter

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pan of unsalted water to the boil then turn down to simmer. Drop in the trimmed beans and cook uncovered with the bicarbonate of soda for about 4-8 minutes, depending on their size, until slightly crisp or al dente (soft but with a bite to one at taste).
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in the pan over low-medium heat. Add the garlic, breadcrumbs, sesame seeds and parsley. Cook and stir for up to 2 minutes until toasted.
  3. Drain the beans in a colander. Add the butter to the pan and, as soon as melted, toss in the green beans. Season with salt (fleur de sel) and pepper and toss in the glossy mixture until well coated.

Notes

  • Serve immediately.
  • For more details on best cooking tips for green beans, see page on French green beans.
  • Nutrition per 157g portion: 4g protein, 14g lipids, 10g carbohydrates, Glycemic Index: 5