Beans With Lemon And Garlic Crumbs Recipes

HOLIDAY GARLIC-LEMON GREEN BEANS WITH BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Process bread in a food processor to produce even, fine crumbs.
• 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.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cheese. Set aside.
• 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.
• Stir in flour, red pepper flakes and thyme, then toss in green beans.
• Add chicken broth and increase heat to medium high, cover and cook until the beans are partly tender, about 4 minutes.
• Uncover and cook stirring occasionally until beans are tender and sauce has thicken slightly, about 4 minutes.
• Off heat, stir in lemon juice and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

BEANS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC CRUMBS

Steps:

• Trim the beans and slice into short, thick pieces.
• Drop into boiling water and boil until tender.
• Melt the butter in a shallow pan over a moderate heat and add the garlic, sage, parsley and lemon and stir for a minute or so, without letting them colour.
• Add the crumbs to the seasoned butter and continue cooking until the crumbs have soaked up the butter and are starting to turn pale gold.
• You may need a bit more butter.
• Drain the beans and put them into a warm serving dish.
• Scatter over the garlic and herb crumbs.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• In a pot, steam the green beans until tender-crisp. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute on medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. DO NOT allow the garlic to burn!
• Stir in the bread crumbs and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes more, pressing down on the bread crumb mixture with a spatula to allow it to become crispy. Again, be careful not to burn.
• Stir in the green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.