Holiday Garlic-Lemon Green Beans With Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Holiday Garlic-Lemon Green Beans With Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices high quality white bread, torn into quarters; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, the good stuff; 6 medium garlic cloves, minced, never press; 2 teaspoons flour; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Servings: persons

2 slices high quality white bread, torn into quarters
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, the good stuff
6 medium garlic cloves, minced, never press
2 teaspoons flour
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

1
Process bread in a food processor to produce even, fine crumbs.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in large non stick skillet over medium high heat, when melted, add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently until golden, about 3-5 minutes.
3
Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cheese. Set aside.
4
Wipe out skillet and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until garlic is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Stir in flour, red pepper flakes and thyme, then toss in green beans.
6
Add chicken broth and increase heat to medium high, cover and cook until the beans are partly tender, about 4 minutes.
7
Uncover and cook stirring occasionally until beans are tender and sauce has thicken slightly, about 4 minutes.
8
Off heat, stir in lemon juice and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

450

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices high quality white bread, torn into quarters, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, the good stuff, and more.

Yes, Holiday Garlic-Lemon Green Beans With Bread Crumbs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Garlic-Lemon Green Beans With Bread Crumbs

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