Follow these steps for perfect results
Butter
melted
Dry Bread Crumbs
coarsely crumbled
Paprika
Parmesan Cheese
grated
Green Beans
cooked
Olive Oil
Garlic Salt
Melt butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.
Add bread crumbs to the melted butter and stir continuously until golden brown and crispy.
Blend in paprika and remove the frying pan from the heat.
Add grated Parmesan cheese to the crumb mixture and toss until well blended and evenly coated.
Heat cooked green beans in a separate pan or microwave.
If using canned green beans, drain off any excess liquid.
Add olive oil and garlic salt to the heated green beans.
Toss the green beans lightly to coat them evenly with the oil and garlic salt.
Serve the green beans immediately, topped with the prepared crunch mixture.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
The topping can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Serve the green beans in a bowl, topped generously with the breadcrumb mixture. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or fish.
Serve as part of a vegetarian meal with pasta or polenta.
A crisp white wine that complements the flavors of the green beans.
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