Description
This Italian Green Beans recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender green beans tossed in a savory mixture of butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, crispy breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect complement to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 16 ounces fresh or frozen green beans, cleaned and trimmed
Breadcrumb Mixture
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Breadcrumb Mixture: Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Once melted and hot, add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together to coat the bread crumbs well with butter. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is golden brown and fragrant.
- Cook the Green Beans: While preparing the breadcrumb mixture, bring a pot of salted water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the cleaned and trimmed green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are fork-tender yet still crisp and bright green.
- Combine and Toss: Drain the green beans in a colander and immediately transfer them to the skillet with the breadcrumb mixture. Toss the green beans thoroughly to coat them evenly with the buttery crumbs and Parmesan.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a delicious and aromatic side dish.
Notes
- If using frozen green beans, thaw and drain excess water before cooking to avoid sogginess.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute bread crumbs with gluten-free crumbs or crushed nuts.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and Italian seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- To add a bit of heat, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes into the breadcrumb mixture.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, pasta, or as part of an Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
