Description
Tender green beans tossed in nutty brown butter and topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for a comforting yet elevated side dish.
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans: 1 pound, trimmed
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Garlic: 1 clove, finely minced
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, freshly cracked
- Lemon Zest (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Combine Ingredients: Trim green beans, mince garlic, and zest lemon if using.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in garlic, then add breadcrumbs and toast until golden and crisp.
- Cook to Perfection: Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to ice bath and drain.
- Finishing Touches: Toss green beans into skillet with butter and breadcrumbs. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, buttery green beans.
Notes
- Dry beans well before tossing in butter to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t burn the butter—watch it closely for a golden color and nutty aroma.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Add chili flakes or herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg