Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

Butter

melted

0.25 cup

Dry Bread Crumbs

coarsely crumbled

0.5 tsp

Paprika

3 tbsp

Parmesan Cheese

grated

2 cup

Green Beans

cooked

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

0.25 tsp

Garlic Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Melt butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add bread crumbs to the melted butter and stir continuously until golden brown and crispy.

Step 3
~3 min

Blend in paprika and remove the frying pan from the heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add grated Parmesan cheese to the crumb mixture and toss until well blended and evenly coated.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat cooked green beans in a separate pan or microwave.

Step 6
~3 min

If using canned green beans, drain off any excess liquid.

Step 7
~3 min

Add olive oil and garlic salt to the heated green beans.

Step 8
~3 min

Toss the green beans lightly to coat them evenly with the oil and garlic salt.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve the green beans immediately, topped with the prepared crunch mixture.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.

Use fresh green beans for a brighter flavor.

Toast the breadcrumbs until they are deeply golden for a more intense flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The topping can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (garlic and butter)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or fish.

Serve as part of a vegetarian meal with pasta or polenta.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Chicken
Grilled Salmon
Polenta

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A simple, rustic side dish often served in Italian-American households.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Holiday Meal

Popularity Score

65/100