Green Beans With Sun Dried Tomato Dressing Recipe

Name: Green Beans With Sun Dried Tomato Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb (I used whole wheat French sourdough bread); 2 tablespoons fresh curly-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons marinated sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (I used whole wheat French sourdough bread)
2 tablespoons fresh curly-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons marinated sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt

1
Prepare salad dressing by combining all ingredients in blender and processing until smooth.
2
In large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the green beans for 3-5 minutes or until bright green.
3
Drain.
4
Immediately plunge beans into bowl of ice cold water to halt the cooking process and to maintain their color.
5
Let stand 10 minutes then drain well again.
6
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat.
7
Add the minced garlic.
8
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9
Add the bread crumbs.
10
Cook mixture for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to brown evenly.
11
Cook until bread crumbs are crisp and golden.
12
Stir in the parsley with the bread crumbs.
13
Remove pan from heat.
14
Transfer drained green beans to shallow serving platter and drizzle dressing over the beans.
15
Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
16
Toss.
17
Serve either warm or at room temperature.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Green Beans With Sun Dried Tomato Dressing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Beans With Sun Dried Tomato Dressing

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