Green Beans with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs

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In this easy green bean recipe, browning the butter before tossing it with the breadcrumbs produces a nice nutty flavor. Serve this green bean dish as a healthy alternative to green bean casserole or as an easy side with steak, chicken or fish.

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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD
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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs

  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add green beans, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling often, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until the butter is nutty brown, about 30 seconds more. Stir in breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the breadcrumbs with the green beans. Top with cheese.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

108 Calories
7g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2/3 cup each
Calories 108
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 7%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 724IU 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 29mcg 7%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Potassium 193mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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